Bitcoin ATM Scam Hits Arizona Hard
Investigate TV | Arizona authorities are warning residents about a new wave of scams using Bitcoin ATMs that have already cost victims millions of dollars.
Make Some Noise for Manila
The Big Trace | The Philippines offers a glimmer of hope that Southeast Asia's scam industry isn’t destined for a future of unchecked growth.
Threat Report Reveals Surge in Automated Cyberattacks
Fortinet | The 2025 Global Threat Landscape Report from FortiGuard Labs includes a comprehensive analysis across all tactics used in cyberattacks.
FBI Internet Crime Report 2024
FBI | The annual IC3 report includes data from 859,532 complaints of suspected internet crime and details reported losses of $16+ billion — a 33% increase over 2023.
FBI says online scams raked in $16.6 billion last year
NBC News | A new report from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center illustrates how cybercrime is a growing problem, with older Americans hit particularly hard.
Types of Fraud
Investor.gov | Whether you are a first-time investor or have been investing for many years, here are some basic facts you should know about different types of fraud and scams.
Checklist: Investment Fraud Red Flags
Investor.gov | Can you spot the warning signs of investment fraud? Protect your investments and avoid scams using this list of red flags.
Let’s Talk About Relationship Scams
2025 | Investor.gov | Have you received a message from someone you don’t know? An unsolicited job offer, a wrong number, or an unknown DM. Be wary: It could be a scammer.
Smishing Triad: The Scam Group Stealing the World’s Riches
WIRED | Millions of scam text messages are sent monthly. The Chinese cybercriminals sending them are expanding their operations — and innovating quickly.
FTC: How To Avoid Imposter Scams
Federal Trade Commission | Imposter scams come in many varieties but work the same way: A scammer pretends to be someone, then tries to get you to send them money.
ReportFraud.ftc.gov
If you know it’s a scam or think it might be one, report it. The FTC investigates and brings cases against those who commit fraud, scams, and bad business practices.
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
IC3 provides a way to report suspected cyber-facilitated criminal activity to the FBI for investigation, trend and threat tracking, and strengthening local and national response.
AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline
AARP’s free resource is available to both members and nonmembers. The toll-free service is available Monday through Friday, staffed by trained fraud specialists and volunteers.
2024 Investment Scams Study
2025 | BBB Investment Scam Study | This study explores how crypto and romance fraud are used by investment scammers overseas to steals thousands from unsuspecting targets.
BBB Scam Studies
2025 | BBB | In-depth investigations outline how specific scams work, including how scammers use social engineering and manipulation emotions.
Banking on Fraudology
In this weekly podcast, Hailey Windham educates the credit union community, organizations, and membership on scams and best practices to avoid them.
Scammer’s Manual: How to Launder Money and Get Away With It
New York Times | Governments and law enforcement face a complex, ever-evolving, and shape-shifting web of connections, preventing them from stopping the criminal organizations behind it all.
“Money Mules”
Scam Detectors | BBC technology journalist Jane Wakefield explores the growing threat of money muling, where criminals build entire "scam cities" to manipulate individuals into laundering stolen funds.