Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)
Learn more myths about human trafficking this National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, full video available now.
FBI Special Agent Debunks Human Trafficking Myths
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)
January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. To help spread awareness, an FBI Special Agent debunks six myths about human trafficking.
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Make Sure Your Charitable Donations Don’t Go To Scammers
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)
Scammers are getting better at spoofing charitable websites. Make sure to do your due diligence when donating. Full discussion on holiday scams available now.
Why Weird Ways to Pay is a Sign of a Scam
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)
Unusual payment methods can be a sign that you’re being scammed. Learn more.
It’s So Much Worse When Scammers Steal Your Information Than You Realize
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)
Once a scammer has your personal information, it gets traded among other scammers and used by them to defraud others. Full discussion on how to avoid holiday scams available now.
FBI Crisis Response Canine “Gio” Retiring After 10 Years of Service
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)
Crisis Response Canines are specifically trained to help reduce anxiety and trauma in crime victims and witnesses. The program started in 2014 and to date the dogs and their handlers in the FBI’s Victim Services Division have helped more than 4,100 victims.
More: https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/crisis-reponse-canine-gio
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Common Scam Types During the Holiday Season
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)
Scammers will go to extraordinary lengths to try to deceive us this holiday season. The FBI is here to help you, providing tips on the types of scams to look out for and how scammers are using the holiday spirit to take advantage of you and your loved ones.
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Why Bank Impersonation Scams Increase At The Holidays
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)
Bank impersonation scams often increase during the holiday season. If something seems suspicious, take a beat. Know the signs of common scams to look out for and share them with your friends and family to protect what matters most this holiday season. Learn more about holiday scams at fbi.gov/takeabeat.
Seeking Information: Brown University Shooting
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)
The FBI, in coordination with our partners at Providence Police Department and Rhode Island State Police, is releasing an updated video timeline showing the movements of a person of interest in the mass shooting at Brown University on December 13, 2025.
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the individual responsible. Anyone with information can contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or tips.fbi.gov.
More: https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/brown-university-shooting/view
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Red Flags of a Scam: Urgency
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)
Scammers will often utilize a false sense of urgency to get their victims to act without thinking. Full video available now.