As the United States and the world deal with the ongoing pandemic, the FBI’s national security and criminal investigative work continues. There are threats you should be aware of so you can take steps to protect yourself.
- Children who are home from school and spending more time online may be at increased risk for exploitation.
- Anyone can be targeted by hackers and scammers.
- Protecting civil rights and investigating hate crimes remain a high priority for the FBI.
Use the resources on this page to help keep yourself and your family safe from these and other threats.
Federal Resources
- For accurate and up-to-date information on COVID-19, please visit coronavirus.gov and cdc.gov/coronavirus.
- Learn about the Department of Justice’s response at justice.gov/coronavirus.
- Learn more about what the federal government is doing at usa.gov/coronavirus.
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10.14.2020 FBI Warns of Potential Charity Fraud Associated with the COVID-19 Pandemic
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07.06.2020 FBI Sees Spike in Fraudulent Unemployment Insurance Claims Filed Using Stolen Identities
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06.26.2020 FBI Warns of Potential Fraud in Antibody Testing for COVID-19
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06.09.2020 COVID-19 Fraud: Law Enforcement’s Response to Those Exploiting the Pandemic
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05.20.2020 FBI Warns of Child Sexual Abuse Material Being Displayed During Zoom Meetings
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05.13.2020 FBI and CISA Warn Against Chinese Targeting of COVID-19 Research Organizations
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05.13.2020 People’s Republic of China (PRC) Targeting of COVID-19 Research Organizations
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04.22.2020 Department of Justice Announces Disruption of Hundreds of Online COVID-19-Related Scams
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04.20.2020 Online Extortion Scams Increasing During the COVID-19 Crisis
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04.15.2020 FBI and Secret Service Working Against COVID-19 Threats
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04.13.2020 FBI Expects a Rise in Scams Involving Cryptocurrency Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
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04.13.2020 FBI Warns of Emerging Health Care Fraud Schemes Related to COVID-19 Pandemic
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04.06.2020 FBI Warns of Money Mule Schemes Exploiting the COVID-19 Pandemic
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04.06.2020 FBI Anticipates Rise in Business Email Compromise Schemes Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
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04.01.2020 Cyber Actors Take Advantage of COVID-19 Pandemic to Exploit Increased Use of Virtual Environments
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03.23.2020 School Closings Due to COVID-19 Present Potential for Increased Risk of Child Exploitation
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03.20.2020 FBI Sees Rise in Fraud Schemes Related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
If you are a victim of a scam or attempted fraud involving COVID-19, you can:
- Contact the National Center for Disaster Fraud hotline at 866-720-5721 or online at justice.gov/DisasterComplaintForm
- Report it to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov
- Contact your local FBI field office or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov
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12.16.2020
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12.16.2020
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12.14.2020
Atlanta Man Pleads Guilty to Misrepresenting a COVID-19 Test to His Employer
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12.14.2020
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12.11.2020
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12.10.2020
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12.10.2020
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12.09.2020
Businessman Pleads Guilty to Paycheck Protection Program Fraud
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12.08.2020
Fraudsters Prey on Emotions and Bank Accounts in Money Mule Schemes
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12.07.2020
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12.07.2020
Cameroonian Operator Charged in Fraudulent Online 'Puppy Scam' That Exploited the COVID-19 Pandemic
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12.04.2020
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12.03.2020
Doctor Selling COVID-19 “Cure” Charged with Lying to U.S. Customs, Stealing Employee’s Identity
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12.01.2020
Campaña de Prevención de Estafas a Adultos Mayores Durante la Pandemia del COVID-19
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12.01.2020
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12.01.2020
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11.25.2020
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11.19.2020
Nigerian National Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Victims Using Online Scams
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11.19.2020
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11.18.2020
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11.13.2020
Man Sentenced for COVID-19 Fraud Involving Paycheck Protection Program
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11.13.2020
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11.10.2020
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10.29.2020
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10.28.2020
Hartford Man Sentenced to 27 Months in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing Loaded Firearm
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10.27.2020
Rhode Island Man Admits to Fraudulently Seeking $4.7 Million in COVID-19 Stimulus Loans
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10.27.2020
Two Charged with Conspiring with State Contractor in Multi-Million-Dollar Unemployment Fraud Scheme
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10.23.2020
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10.23.2020
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10.22.2020
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10.22.2020
Seattle Software Developer Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for COVID-Relief Fraud Scheme
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10.21.2020
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10.21.2020
New Jersey Man Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining Unemployment Insurance Benefits
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10.20.2020
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10.20.2020
Department of Justice is Combating COVID-19 Fraud, but Reminds the Public to Remain Vigilant
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10.20.2020
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10.19.2020
U.S. Attorney: Do Not Let COVID-19 Distract from Keeping Children Safe on the Internet
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10.16.2020
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10.15.2020
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10.14.2020
FBI Warns of Potential Charity Fraud Associated with the COVID-19 Pandemic
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10.09.2020
Man Pleads Guilty to Cheating 1,700 Victims in $1.2 Million Loan Scam
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10.08.2020
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10.08.2020
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10.08.2020
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10.07.2020
Florida Recording Artist and Pennsylvania Man Charged in $24 Million COVID-Relief Fraud Scheme
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10.02.2020
East Bay Man Charged with Alleged Multi-Million-Dollar Payroll Protection Program Fraud
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10.02.2020
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09.29.2020
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09.29.2020
Garner Man Charged with Fraudulently Seeking Over $6 Million in COVID Relief Funds
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09.29.2020
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09.25.2020
Le Mars Man Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Related Unemployment Fraud
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09.25.2020
Sham Trader Who Urged Investors to ‘Profit Off’ Pandemic Charged with Commodities Fraud
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09.24.2020
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09.23.2020
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09.22.2020
Rhode Island Man Charged With Fraudulently Seeking $4.7 Million in COVID-19 Stimulus Loans
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09.18.2020
Warwick Man Admits to Conspiring to Fraudulently Obtain COVID-19 Stimulus Loans
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09.17.2020
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09.17.2020
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09.16.2020
Park City Man Charged with Scheme to Sell N95 Masks, Claimed to be Representative of 3M Company
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09.15.2020
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09.11.2020
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09.10.2020
NFL Player Charged for Role in $24 Million COVID-Relief Fraud Scheme
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09.10.2020
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09.08.2020
U.S. Attorney Announces Partnership with Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery
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09.03.2020
One Person Indicted, Second Person to Plead Guilty in COVID-19 Stimulus Fraud Investigation
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09.02.2020
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09.01.2020
Oregon FBI Tech Tuesday: Building a Digital Defense for Students Heading Back to School Online
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09.01.2020
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08.26.2020
Nevada Man Charged with Using COVID-Relief Funds to Buy House
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08.25.2020
Man Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Fraud Involving Paycheck Protection Program
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08.25.2020
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08.21.2020
St. Paul Man Charged with COVID-Relief Fraud, Money Laundering
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08.20.2020
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08.20.2020
Norfolk FBI Continues Community Outreach Efforts During Pandemic
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08.19.2020
Southfield Man Charged in Multi-State Identify Theft and Unemployment Fraud Scheme
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08.19.2020
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08.18.2020
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08.14.2020
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08.13.2020
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08.11.2020
District Man Charged with Over $2 Million in Paycheck Protection Program and Related Loan Fraud
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08.10.2020
Georgia Man and His Company Charged with Selling Misbranded Drug Advertised to Treat COVID-19
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08.07.2020
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08.06.2020
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08.06.2020
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08.06.2020
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07.31.2020
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07.30.2020
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07.28.2020
Utah Man Posing as Medical Doctor to Sell Baseless Coronavirus Cure Indicted on Fraud Charges
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07.23.2020
U.S. Attorney’s Office and FBI Team with AARP for Tele-Town Hall on COVID Scams Targeting Seniors
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07.22.2020
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07.21.2020
Nevada COVID-19 Task Force Provides Guidance for Victims of Unemployment Benefits Fraud
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07.17.2020
State Contractor Charged in $2 Million Unemployment Fraud Scheme
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07.16.2020
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07.16.2020
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07.15.2020
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07.14.2020
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07.13.2020
Washington, D.C. General Contractor Charged with COVID-Relief Fraud
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07.10.2020
Florida Man Charged with COVID Relief Fraud and Health Care Fraud
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07.10.2020
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07.09.2020
Mother and Daughter From Evansville Charged with COVID-19 Related Wire Fraud
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07.08.2020
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07.06.2020
FBI Sees Spike in Fraudulent Unemployment Insurance Claims Filed Using Stolen Identities
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06.30.2020
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06.26.2020
FBI Warns of Potential Fraud in Antibody Testing for COVID-19
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06.24.2020
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06.24.2020
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06.24.2020
Virginia Married Couple Arrested for COVID-Relief Loan Fraud
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06.23.2020
Oregon FBI Tech Tuesday: Building a Digital Defense Against Covid-19 Shipping & Insurance Scams
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06.22.2020
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06.15.2020
Two Nigerian Nationals Charged with Defrauding Victims Using Online Scams
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06.15.2020
U.S. Attorney's Office, FBI, and AARP Nevada Partner to Protect Nevadans from COVID-19 Fraud Scams
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06.15.2020
Department of Justice Observes 15th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
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06.12.2020
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06.10.2020
U.S. Files Civil Forfeiture Complaint in COVID-19 Fraud Case
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06.09.2020
COVID-19 Fraud: Law Enforcement’s Response to Those Exploiting the Pandemic
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06.09.2020
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06.08.2020
Arizona Federal Prosecutors Team up with FBI and AARP to Host Telephonic Town Hall on Scams
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06.05.2020
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06.05.2020
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06.03.2020
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06.02.2020
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05.29.2020
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05.29.2020
U.S. Attorney’s Office and FBI Partner with AARP to Protect Alaskans from COVID-19 Fraud
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05.29.2020
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05.27.2020
United States Attorney's Office Announces Charges in Fraud Cases Related to COVID-19
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05.26.2020
State and Federal Officials Urge Mainers to Report Unemployment Fraud
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05.22.2020
United States Attorney’s Office Indicts 14 Cases and 21 Defendants
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05.22.2020
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05.22.2020
Software Engineer Charged in Washington with COVID-Relief Fraud
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05.21.2020
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05.21.2020
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05.21.2020
Atlanta Man Charged for Misrepresenting to His Employer That He Had Tested Positive for COVID-19
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05.20.2020
FBI Warns of Child Sexual Abuse Material Being Displayed During Zoom Meetings
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05.19.2020
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05.15.2020
U.S. Attorney McAllister Announces Kansas COVID-19 Fraud Task Force
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05.15.2020
U.S. Attorney’s Office and FBI Partner with AARP to Protect Alaskans from COVID-19 Fraud
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05.13.2020
FBI and CISA Warn Against Chinese Targeting of COVID-19 Research Organizations
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05.13.2020
Durable Medical Equipment Company Owner Charged in Kickback Scheme
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05.13.2020
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05.13.2020
People’s Republic of China (PRC) Targeting of COVID-19 Research Organizations
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05.12.2020
FBI Media Alert: FBI Albuquerque to Host Live Twitter Chat on COVID-19 Scams and Frauds
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05.12.2020
Breaking Through the Noise: How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of COVID-19 Scams
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05.11.2020
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05.07.2020
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05.07.2020
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05.06.2020
Connecticut Announces Joint Federal-State COVID-19 Fraud Task Force
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05.05.2020
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05.05.2020
U.S. Attorney's Office Releases Tips for Protecting Children from Online Predators During COVID-19
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05.01.2020
U.S. Attorneys and FBI Warn of Potential Fraud Surrounding SBA Loans
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04.28.2020
Michigan Man Charged with COVID-19-Related Wire Fraud Scheme
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04.24.2020
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04.24.2020
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04.24.2020
Top Federal and State Prosecutors Form Delaware COVID-19 Anti-Fraud Coalition
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04.24.2020
Court Prohibits Dallas Health Center from Touting 'Ozone Therapy' as a COVID-19 Treatment
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04.24.2020
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04.22.2020
Department of Justice Announces Disruption of Hundreds of Online COVID-19-Related Scams
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04.22.2020
Help Your Children Keep Safe on the Internet While Schools Are Closed for COVID-19
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04.22.2020
Federal Law Enforcement Encourages the Public to Remain Vigilant to COVID-19 Scams
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04.20.2020
Online Extortion Scams Increasing During the COVID-19 Crisis
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04.17.2020
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04.17.2020
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04.17.2020
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04.17.2020
Federal Prosecutors Team up with AARP to Provide Californians with Information on COVID-19 Scams
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04.16.2020
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04.16.2020
U.S. Attorney Urges Health Care Sector to Report Fraud Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
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04.16.2020
Carmel Valley Physician Charged with Fraud for Selling Purported COVID-19 'Miracle Cure'
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04.15.2020
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04.15.2020
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04.13.2020
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04.13.2020
FBI Expects a Rise in Scams Involving Cryptocurrency Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
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04.13.2020
FBI Warns of Emerging Health Care Fraud Schemes Related to COVID-19 Pandemic
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04.13.2020
U.S. Attorney Nicholas Trutanich and Attorney General Aaron Ford Form Nevada COVID-19 Task Force
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04.11.2020
FBI Still on the Case: Norfolk Special Agent in Charge Letter to the Editor of the Virginian Pilot
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04.10.2020
Virginia Coronavirus Fraud Task Force Asks Hospitals for Help Identifying Potential Fraud
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04.08.2020
Federal Complaint Filed Against San Antonio Man for COVID-19-Related Hoax
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04.08.2020
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04.08.2020
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04.07.2020
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04.07.2020
Federal, State, Local Law Enforcement Discuss Strategies to Combat COVID-19 Fraud
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04.06.2020
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04.06.2020
U.S. Attorney Announces South Carolina COVID Strike Team to Combat Coronavirus Fraud
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04.06.2020
FBI Warns of Money Mule Schemes Exploiting the COVID-19 Pandemic
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04.06.2020
FBI Anticipates Rise in Business Email Compromise Schemes Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
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04.03.2020
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04.02.2020
United States Attorney William D. Hyslop Announces Efforts to Combat COVID-19 Scams
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04.02.2020
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04.01.2020
FBI and United States Attorney to Investigate and Prosecute Hoarding of Needed Medical Supplies
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04.01.2020
Cyber Actors Take Advantage of COVID-19 Pandemic to Exploit Increased Use of Virtual Environments
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03.31.2020
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03.31.2020
Federal and State Officials Launch West Virginia Coronavirus Fraud Task Force
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03.30.2020
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03.30.2020
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03.30.2020
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03.30.2020
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03.27.2020
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03.27.2020
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03.26.2020
Justice Department Protects Eastern District of Texas from COVID-19 Fraudsters
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03.25.2020
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03.25.2020
Federal and State Officials Launch Kentucky Coronavirus Fraud Task Force
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03.24.2020
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03.24.2020
Department of Justice Requests Citizens Be Aware of and Report COVID-19 Fraud
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03.23.2020
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03.23.2020
School Closings Due to COVID-19 Present Potential for Increased Risk of Child Exploitation
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03.23.2020
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03.23.2020
U.S. Attorney Urges the Public to Report Suspected Fraud Related to the COVID-19 Outbreak
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03.23.2020
U.S. Attorney Urges the Public to Report Suspected COVID-19 Fraud
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03.23.2020
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03.23.2020
United States Attorney Shares Tips for Avoiding COVID-19 Scams
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03.23.2020
U. S. Attorney Nolan Announces Effort to Prosecute Crimes Related to COVID-19
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03.22.2020
Justice Department Files Its First Enforcement Action Against COVID-19 Fraud
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03.21.2020
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03.21.2020
U.S. Attorneys and Florida Attorney General Issue Warning Against COVID-19 Scam Artists
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03.20.2020
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03.20.2020
Federal and State Officials Launch Virginia Coronavirus Fraud Task Force
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03.20.2020
U.S. Attorney Shares Tips for Avoiding COVID-19 Scams Targeting Vulnerable Populations
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03.20.2020
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03.20.2020
U.S. Attorney Announces Appointment of Federal Prosecutor to Lead Fight Against COVID-19 Fraud
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03.20.2020
FBI Sees Rise in Fraud Schemes Related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
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03.20.2020
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03.20.2020
U.S. Attorney’s Office Takes Steps to Maintain Mission Amidst COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
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03.20.2020
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03.20.2020
U.S. Attorney Designates Federal Prosecutor to Serve as Coordinator for Fighting COVID-19 Fraud
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03.19.2020
U.S. Attorney Downing Appoints Experienced Prosecutor as Coronovirus Fraud Coordinator
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03.19.2020
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03.19.2020
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03.19.2020
U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray Issues Warning for COVID-19 Scams
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03.19.2020
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03.19.2020
U.S. Attorneys, Florida Attorney General Issue Warning Against COVID-19 Scam Artists
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03.19.2020
U.S. Attorneys, Florida Attorney General Issue Warning Against COVID-19 Scam Artists
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03.19.2020
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03.19.2020
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03.18.2020
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03.18.2020
U.S. Attorney’s Office Takes Steps to Maintain Mission Amidst COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
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03.18.2020
Statement from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia on COVID-19 Scam Prevention Measures
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03.18.2020
U.S. Attorney Frank Appoints Experienced Prosecutor as COVID-19 Fraud Coordinator
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03.18.2020
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03.18.2020
U.S. Attorney’s Office on Alert for Fraud Allegations Regarding COVID-19
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03.17.2020
U.S. Attorney Brady Appoints Experienced Prosecutor to Fight COVID-19 Fraud