Betesh’s story highlights a troubling trend. Cryptocurrency kiosks, a favorite tool for scammers, were used in scams that led ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — There are many worthy causes grateful for your time or money this holiday season but people are trying to take advantage of your generosity. New Special Agent In-Charge Justin ...

Bitcoin ATMs were supposed to make digital money as easy as grabbing cash from a corner machine. Instead, they have become one of the fastest growing tools for fraud, with the FBI now tying them to a ...

A director with the watchdog told Congress this week that the FBI, CFPB and FTC haven’t addressed many recommendations from ...

There are no blue lights or yellow tape, yet there’s a crime being committed more and more across the country and right here ...

The FBI is warning about a disturbing scam that turns family photos into powerful weapons. Cybercriminals are stealing images from social media accounts, altering them and using them as fake proof of ...

The FBI is warning the public to guard against a growing scam involving ransom and virtual kidnapping. The FBI stated that criminals are altering photos found on social media or other publicly ...

FBI urges Americans to “take a beat” before responding to high-pressure demands for money or personal information AI-powered scams are surging, with more than 9,000 complaints filed in the first seven ...

The FBI San Diego Field Office this weekend warned consumers to be aware of the many types of scams criminals use during the holiday shopping season. When shopping online, be diligent and make sure to ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FBI is warning the public about a new tactic criminals are using to pressure victims into paying ransom in so-called virtual kidnapping scams: fake “proof-of-life” photos that ...

The FBI reported that bitcoin ATM fraud increased in 2025, resulting in $333 million stolen from over 10,000 victims.