#ICYMI, our latest podcast highlighted the elements that make up fraud, explained why and how the FBI investigates it, and shared tips on how citizens can protect themselves and report suspected scams to the FBI. Listen here: fbi.gov/news/podcasts/…

Don't Fall for Charity Fraud Scams! 👉Give to trusted organizations. 👉Give using a check or credit card. 👉Beware of charities with copycat names. 👉Caution against organizations that claim to aid victims of recent high-profile disasters. #TechTusday fbi.gov/how-we-can-hel…

Foreign actors such as the People’s Republic of China are actively seeking to disrupt the U.S. agriculture industry in ways that have huge downstream impacts on our food supply and way of life. Discover how the #FBI and our partners are combatting threats: fbi.gov/news/stories/a…

When we’re young, the older people in our lives help us learn how to navigate the world. This #NationalSeniorCitizenDay, return the favor. Learn how scammers target older Americans and how to report elder fraud to the #FBI at fbi.gov/elderfraud. Share with your loved ones!

ADIC Akil Davis and many more #FBILA employees donated blood yesterday to help save lives! Thank you to all who donated and worked the event! #givingback American Red Cross

Every day, fraudsters carry out a wide range of scams targeting innocent Americans. In a recent #PSA, #FBI Director Christopher Wray reminds you that you can't always "assume people are who they say they are." Watch the full video at youtube.com/watch?v=kHuKuC…

Christopher John Badsey, 63, of Lake Forest, was sentenced today to 87 months in federal prison for defrauding companies who in mid-2020 paid more than $3 million for COVID-related medical protective equipment that was never delivered. Details: ow.ly/cJze50T5gtf

Happy #NationalDogDay to our #FBI K9s and all the dogs working to keep us safe! At the FBI, our #K9Partners help protect our country by supporting victims of crime and assisting FBI staff like bomb techs and the FBI Police. Learn more at fbi.gov/video-reposito…

FBI Los Angeles Criminal SAC, Ted Docks, speaks following the guilty verdict in the trial of Tom Girardi. Docks stressed the significant impact Girardi's criminal misdeeds had on his victims and thanked law enforcement partners who helped deliver justice. justice.gov/usao-cdca/pr/d…

We're assisting LAPD HQ in the search for Jamaine Harrington. He's being sought for his alleged role in the 2015 killing of one man and the alleged attempted murder of two other men. Have tips? Call 3104776565. #WantedWednesday fbi.gov/wanted/law-enf…

FBI LA ADIC Akil Davis delivered remarks to announce the capture of six suspects accused of allegedly participating in a South American theft ring. Davis noted the destructive impact of crime tourism and thanked law enforcement partners who assisted in helping to deliver justice.

Mohamad Alcharihi, 57, of Palmdale, has been sentenced to federal prison for illegally importing an ancient floor mosaic from Syria valued at over $400 thousand. Details: justice.gov/usao-cdca/pr/p…

#ICYMI, a Santa Clarita man and six others have been arrested and charged with participating in a South American theft ring that took in more than $5 million in illicit proceeds through burglaries, theft and other crimes. Read more here: justice.gov/usao-cdca/pr/i…

If you're traveling this Labor Day weekend, be aware that many crimes aboard aircraft are federal violations. If you are a victim of a crime while on a plane, report it immediately to your flight crew and contact the #FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or tips.fbi.gov. #BeAirAware

Please help us locate four individuals #wanted for allegedly defrauding recipients of a federal benefits program by installing skimming devices on point-of-sale terminals to illegally access funds in victims' EBT cards. Call #FBILosAngeles at 3104776565 with tips. #FugitiveFriday

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Tech support scams have cost victims MILLIONS, and the danger is quickly expanding with #AI. Do you know how to spot a scam? Listen to this episode of the #InsidetheFBI #podcast to learn about a scheme that traps people with a fake tech support alert: fbi.gov/news/podcasts/…

The #FBI's Safe Online Surfing Internet Challenge is a free, fun, and educational program for third through eighth grade students that covers age-appropriate topics like cyberbullying, passwords, malware, and social media. Register your class at sos.fbi.gov.

FBI Los Angeles Assistant Director in Charge, Akil Davis, speaks at a joint press conference to announce a collaborative effort aimed at combatting human trafficking and the sexual exploitation of minors.

Nationwide, tech support fraud has been one of the top crimes impacting Americans, involving almost $600 MILLION in reported losses. Older Americans are especially vulnerable to these schemes. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones at fbi.gov/how-we-can-hel…