12/04/2024

U.S. Attorney’s Office, the FBI, Along with Tribal and Local Law Enforcement Officials, Announce Second “Don’t Click December” Consumer Protection Campaign

United States Attorney's Office District of Idaho

BOISE – During the holiday season, online criminals increasingly target Idahoans through online scams and fraud schemes.  Today, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit, along with the FBI, the Fort Hall Police Department, the Bannock County Prosecuting Attorney’s and Sheriff’s Offices, the Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney’s and Sheriff’s Offices, the Idaho Falls Police Department, and the Pocatello Police Department, announced their joint “Don’t Click December” Consumer Protection Campaign.  The AARP is also participating in the announcement and the awareness campaign.

The campaign advises members of the public to exercise skepticism and caution when receiving unsolicited online, email, pop-up, or text communications from unknown or unverified sources.  If there is any doubt about a link, message, or attachment, law enforcement cautions: “Don’t Click It.”

As part of the campaign, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the FBI, and their partners will release a public service announcement each week in December leading up to Christmas.  In the first PSA, available here, FBI Special Agent in Charge Shohini Sinha, Fort Hall Police Chief Pat Teton, and U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit introduce “Don’t Click December” and explain some of the ways in which individuals can be targeted.