FBI on "staggering" internet crimes
The FBI revealed that scammers stole more than $16 billion in 2024 through internet crimes like data breaches and identity theft. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more.
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The FBI revealed that scammers stole more than $16 billion in 2024 through internet crimes like data breaches and identity theft. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more.
More than a quarter million complaints reported losing money to a scam in 2024, the FBI said in a new report.
The FBI put out its annual warning that cybercriminals are targeting us -- especially older people. Victims last year reported losses of $16 billion dollars -- up 33% from the year before. Scott MacFarlane reports that more and more often, the weapon of choice in cybercrime is artificial intelligence.
FBI directors typically fly on government jets, but they're encouraged to limit personal travel.
A suspect has been arrested in connection to a February arson attack at a Tesla facility in New Mexico and last month's alleged attack at the Republican Party of New Mexico headquarters.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll will lead the ATF and plans to remain secretary of the Army.
The FBI's Boston office is issuing a warning after a series of I-Team investigations into stolen land scams.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA director John Ratcliffe testified in a Senate Intelligence hearing that was pre-scheduled to deal with global threats.
This year, incidents targeting Tesla EVs have taken place in nine states. Intelligence suggests lone actors are behind them.
The FBI confirmed a task force is looking into attacks at Tesla dealerships around the nation. This comes as incendiary devices were located at a dealership in Austin, Texas, according to officials. CBS News' Karen Hua reports.
The FBI says it has created a task force to investigate threats and attacks against Tesla locations and vehicles. It comes after police said incendiary devices were found at a Tesla dealership in Austin, Texas, on Monday. CBS News national reporter Karen Hua has more from the Lone Star State.
FBI investigators say former agent Johnathan Buma may have compromised as many as 130 FBI files.
A woman and three accomplices are charged with smuggling thousands of electronic components to Iran through front companies.
Multiple cars were set on fire at a Las Vegas Tesla facility early Tuesday morning in what police are calling a "targeted attack." CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the details.
FBI Director Kash Patel is pushing ahead with his plan to reshape and reorganize the bureau. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has the latest.
Kash Patel is making his mark as the FBI's new director by attempting to decentralize the bureau's command structure while also dividing the agency into three regions. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.
President Trump made a rare presidential visit to the Justice Department on Friday and discussed his relationship with the department. Historically, presidents have strayed from recognizing the long-standing ties between the White House, the attorney general and the DOJ. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and former Trump White House attorney Ty Cobb join "America Decides" with analysis.
Stacey Young, an 18-year veteran of the Justice Department who resigned a few weeks ago, is now leading a group of former officials helping those still inside the department facing demotions or firings. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane spoke exclusively with Young about what's happening at the department.
New surveillance video has surfaced of Sudiksha Konanki, the Pitt student who went missing and disappeared while vacationing in the Dominican Republic.
The FBI arrested a Texas man, Asterius Rulamka, for allegedly beating one passenger, attempting to strike another, injuring a second passenger and vulgarly berating a flight attendant.
Authorities in the Dominican Republic are expanding their search for 20-year-old Sudiksha Konanki, last seen on a beach early Thursday morning. The FBI is now assisting, and police are re-interviewing those with her before she vanished. Her family is pleading for answers as the search intensifies. Manuel Bojorquez reports from the Dominican Republic.
Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder, has been added to the FBI's 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list. He's accused of running a drug trafficking network and orchestrating multiple murders. A $10 million reward is being offered for his capture.
The man allegedly behind the 2021 Abbey Gate suicide bombing at Kabul's airport in Afghanistan appeared in court on Wednesday after being extradited to the U.S. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
James Dennehy, the assistant director in charge of FBI's largest field office, was told Friday to turn in his retirement papers.
Twenty-one employees at Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency resigned Tuesday, saying in a letter sent to White House chief of staff Susie Wiles that they "will not lend our expertise to carry out or legitimize DOGE's actions." CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Scott MacFarlane have more.