A new smishing scam involving fake package delivery alerts is on the rise. The FBI has just issued a warning with tips on how to spot and avoid this dangerous fraud.

It’s not. Falling for this increasingly sophisticated scam has already cost Americans more than $262 million in 2025 alone.

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 ...

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 ...

The FBI reports Alaskans lost over $26.2 million to internet-based scams in 2024, with $1.3 million of those losses due to government impersonation scams.

Holiday scams have cost Ohio residents billions in recent years, and state officials are urging everyone to stay alert this ...

FBI surges resources to Minnesota as investigation into $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme continues.

A stolen password database used to facilitate unauthorized bank transfers worth more than $28 million to victims has been ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The FBI is warning Kansas City shoppers that scammers are using artificial intelligence to steal more money this holiday season. In 2024 alone, the Bureau indicated that more ...

Criminals are using social media to create fake photos and videos, making it appear as though loved ones have been kidnapped to demand ransom payments, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation ...