Cybercriminals and scammers stole a record $16B in 2024, new FBI report says

Cyber scams are skyrocketing, costing Americans $16B — and this state lost the most to online fraudsters

Cyber scams skyrocketed in 2024, with digital fraudsters stealing $16 billion from Americans -- a 33% increase from the previous year, according to FBI data released on Thursday.

New Report Finds Huge Increase in Cybercrime

Cybercrime is on the rise in Georgia and throughout the country.

Receiving odd texts for someone else? Rise of 'wrong number' messages is new payday for scammers

A rise in text messages that may seem like they were sent to you in error are likely from scammers seeking to steal your money and personal information.

FBI releases 2024 Internet Crime Report, victims report billions in losses

Ohioans reported more than $278 million in losses because of cyber crimes.

FBI releases 2024 Internet Crime Report, 'new record for losses'

Revealing a record $16.6 billion in reported losses—a 33% increase and "a new record for losses reported to IC3." Ransomware dominates...

What the Tech? FBI scam report: The damage done by cyber criminals

A new report from the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) paints a sobering picture of just how much damage cyber criminals are doing across the country.