FBI officials said scams frequently start on dating apps or social platforms before escalating to financial requests.

Scammers cheat Americans out of billions of dollars. And many times, the people who lose money, never report it. Now, the FBI ...

Falling in love is easy. Falling for a scam? The FBI warns it’s shockingly even easier. Christopher Giordano, FBI Pittsburgh ...

Online scammers may aim to take advantage of a person's trust for financial gain, sometimes by cultivating a fraudulent ...

Chances are you’ve received a call, email, or text message from a scammer before, even if you didn’t realize it. Scammers often reach out to people with seemingly legitimate concerns. However, they ...

Santa isn’t the only one watching this holiday season — scammers have a new tool, and it’s making their schemes harder to spot. The FBI is warning that artificial intelligence is now fueling a surge ...

The FBI Boston warns of romance scams ahead of Valentine's Day, revealing New England victims lost $20 million in 2025. Learn how to protect yourself from online dating fraud.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

FBI field offices across the country are warning about the ongoing rise in romance scams as more people turn to online dating ...

The FBI in Jacksonville is warning people to be careful about online romance scams, especially with Valentine’s Day coming up ...