Red Flags of a Scam: Fear

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)

Scam attempts typically peak during the holidays. Learn from an FBI Special Agent how Fear can be a sign that you’re being scammed.

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2025 Biometric Identification Award

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)

The FBI’s 2025 Biometric Identification Award recipient is the Escondido Police in Escondido, California, for their efforts in using a latent fingerprint to solve a 1986 homicide.

For a full transcript and download, visit: https://www.fbi.gov/video-repository/2025-biometric-identification-award/

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2020 Biometric Identification Award

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2020: The FBI’s 2020 Biometric Identification Award recipient is the Oklahoma State Bureau of Identification in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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2019 Biometric Identification Award

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The FBI’s 2019 Biometric Identification Award recipient is the Norfolk, Virginia, Police Department for using DNA and biometric evidence to solve a cold case murder.

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2021 Biometric Identification Award

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)

The FBI’s 2021 Biometric Identification Award recipient is the San Diego Police Department in San Diego, California.
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2023 Biometric Identification Award

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)

The FBI’s 2023 Biometric Identification Award recipient is the West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory and the Martinsburg Police Department, West Virginia, for their work in using a latent fingerprint to identify the perpetrator of a homicide.
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2022 Biometric Identification Award

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)

The FBI’s 2022 Biometric Identification Award recipient is the West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory and the Martinsburg Police Department, West Virginia, for their work in using a latent fingerprint to identify the perpetrator of a homicide.
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Domestic Security Alliance Council: Direct Access. Nationwide Network. Stronger Security.

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)

The Domestic Security Alliance Council, also known as DSAC, is a public private partnership between the government and the private sector. DSAC membership gets you direct access to the FBI and FBI resources and also a nationwide network of peers. What makes DSAC unique is the direct access to the FBI and DHS.

For more information, visit dsac.gov/about
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Frauds and Scams National PSA

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)

Anyone can fall victim to an online scam. Scammers can be tricky and intimidating. It’s always good to pause and take a beat. Don’t be embarrassed to talk about it. And with the rise in scams, we should all be having conversations with our friends and loved ones to keep us all safe.

Learn more: https://www.fbi.gov/news/press-releases/dont-let-scammers-ruin-your-holiday-season
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FBI Los Angeles November 2025 Highlights

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)

Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Intelligence Division in Los Angeles Rhys Williams highlights investigative successes for the month of November, including the arrest of nine defendants charged with obstructing, impeding, and interfering with law enforcement, as well as the successful takedown of three large ransomware enablers that played a key role in infecting the computers of hundreds of thousands of victims worldwide with malware.
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