The FBI is warning the public about a new scam in which cyber criminals could access your bank account and steal money. Known as account takeover fraud schemes, cyber criminals are impersonating ...
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 ...
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) regularly issues public service announcements to keep people safe and informed of any looming dangers, physical, financial, or otherwise. This week, the FBI ...
FBI warns cybercriminals are stealing family photos from social media to create fake proof of life images in virtual ...
The FBI warns that malicious actors are now sending fraudulent messages pretending to be from “senior U.S. officials,” but ...
HOUSTON — The FBI is sounding the alarm on a disturbing and fast-growing scheme known as the Phantom Hacker Scam. Officials say it’s increasingly targeting older adults, leaving many victims with ...
FBI officials in Southern California and across the nation are warning the public of a new type of scam in which tech-savvy con-artists have been creating fake photos and videos to convince victims ...
"Once the money has been sent by way of cash, gift cards, cryptocurrency, it is difficult, if not impossible, to recover," ...
There’s been an uptick in reports of elderly Bay Staters being scammed into “devastating financial losses” by fraudsters who send couriers to collect cash or gold bars from victims who think they’re ...
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 ...
With the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping nearing its final week, the Kansas City Office of the FBI is warning ...
Millcreek police, FBI warn of surge of scams targeting unsuspecting victims. Victims of all ages are being targeted by a variety of scams. Victims are urged to contact police, FBI report centers. A 70 ...