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12/09/2025
Don’t Let Scammers Ruin Your Holiday Season
FBI
As scammers increasingly use pressure tactics and artificial intelligence to defraud Americans out of their hard-earned money, the FBI is reminding everyone to protect themselves and their families from fraud this holiday season.
"If you feel pressured to act fast, pay money, or turn over personal information—take a beat. Stop and assess if what you're being told is real. Talk to your families. Protect each other from scams," said FBI Director Kash Patel. "Scammers are banking on the fact that you'll feel too embarrassed to come forward and report the crime to the FBI. Don't let them win."
The FBI specifically encourages Americans to talk to their loved ones about not sharing sensitive information with people they have met only online or over the phone. They also should not send money, gift cards, cryptocurrency, or other assets.
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