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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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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Inside the FBI Podcast: Operation Not Forgotten

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On this episode of our podcast, we’ll learn about this year’s iteration of Operation Not Forgotten and share resources about our efforts to investigate violent crimes and other federal offenses committed in Indian Country.
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Inside the FBI Podcast: Fighting Transnational Organized Crime

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

As part of "Your FBI: Crushing Violent Crime"—a campaign highlighting the people, partners, and mission of Your FBI and our ongoing work to dismantle violent crime and keep our communities safe—we’re revisiting an archival episode of our show about why and how the Bureau investigates transnational organized crime.
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FBI Special Agent Lists Red Flags Of A Scam

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

Scam attempts often increase exponentially during the holiday season. Fortunately, it is possible to defeat a scam attemps by familiarizing yourself with the warning signs before you get scammed. FBI Special Agent Rebecca Keithley lists what to be aware of with common scam types.

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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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