A former employee of late sex predator Jeffrey Epstein alerted the FBI that he was interested in “child pornography” and that he threatened to “burn her house down” decades before Epstein became an ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As legal sports betting expands across the U.S., the FBI is sounding the alarm about a growing, often overlooked threat tied to illegal gambling operations that continue to thrive ...

An FBI alert and new fraud data by Entrust show criminals are increasingly using AI-generated deepfake videos to escalate kidnapping and extortion scams, raising new risks for consumers and families.

PHOENIX — You might be planning some time off for the holidays, but for scammers, it’s the busiest time of the year. “They never take a day off, they become more and more sophisticated, and they use ...

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is sounding the alarm on an evolving ransom and kidnapping scam using doctored images to secure payments from unknowing victims. In this latest scheme, criminals ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Updated December 9 with details of a second FBI warning ...

The holiday season has officially arrived. Between now and Christmas, online shoppers will be flocking to Amazon to purchase everything from stocking stuffers and gift cards to big-screen TVs. It also ...

FBI Flags Rising Holiday Scams Spreading Across Email, Social, and Web Your email has been sent Scammers are decking the halls early this year, popping up everywhere from inboxes to fake storefronts.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued an urgent alert on November 25, 2025. The warning addressed a dangerous new scam, and the FBI urged users of iPhones and other devices to be aware of ...

FBI warns of increased account takeover frauds impersonating financial institutions. Scammers use phishing and social engineering to steal login credentials and funds quickly. FBI urges vigilance, ...