The FBI has issued a new warning when it comes to using social media platforms and messaging service apps. Criminals are ...

The scam involves stock manipulation, where criminals target United States investors through online engagement via social ...

“Ramp-and-dump” – that’s probably not a term you’ve heard before. But the terms have caught the attention of the FBI, which ...

The scam revolves around a "ramp-and-dump" scheme that targets people through unsolicited investment club offers.

The FBI is warning the public about scams that include those that have people impersonating law enforcement, government officials and even the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center. Scammers often use ...

The bureau said that members of the group—referred to as "764" for the Texas ZIP code where it reportedly originated—befriend minors online via video games, social media and online forums, then coerce ...

To protect yourself from scams, it’s crucial to take a few proactive steps. First, always verify before you trust — ...

Between October 2024 and March 2025, the FBI reported a 30% increase in reported sextortion crimes and the number of actual ...