FBI warns cybercriminals are stealing family photos from social media to create fake proof of life images in virtual ...
The FBI said criminals are altering photos found on social media sites like Facebook and Instagram to create fake “proof of life” photos that are part of virtual kidnapping or ransom scams. The ...
It’s not. Falling for this increasingly sophisticated scam has already cost Americans more than $262 million in 2025 alone.
The FBI warns that malicious actors are now sending fraudulent messages pretending to be from “senior U.S. officials,” but ...
The FBI warns that scams, which have become a $50 billion enterprise in the U.S., are more prevalent during the holidays.
The FBI reports Alaskans lost over $26.2 million to internet-based scams in 2024, with $1.3 million of those losses due to government impersonation scams.
The FBI issued an urgent alert about bank impersonation scams that cost Americans over $262 million in 2025. Rob Gronkowski ...
Holiday scams have cost Ohio residents billions in recent years, and state officials are urging everyone to stay alert this ...
A stolen password database used to facilitate unauthorized bank transfers worth more than $28 million to victims has been ...
Criminals are using social media to create fake photos and videos, making it appear as though loved ones have been kidnapped to demand ransom payments, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation ...
FBI surges resources to Minnesota as investigation into $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme continues.