A money mule is someone who transfers or moves illegally acquired money on behalf of someone else.
Some money mules know they are supporting criminal enterprises; others are unaware that they are helping criminals profit.
Don't be a mule.
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In addition to being the primary place to report cyber-enabled crimes to the FBI, the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is also home to Public Service Announcements and Industry Alerts.
These alerts provide timely information on emerging cyber threats, tactics, and red flags to look out for to better help organizations protect themselves.
Visit https://t.co/mlm6jKwUy6 to check out the latest Industry Alerts from the FBI.
When criminals pose as someone else online to coerce victims into taking and sending explicit photos and videos—and then immediately demand payment or threaten to release the photo —it's known as financially motivated sextortion. This is a crime.
Learn more about sextortion and how to report it to the FBI at: https://t.co/zmOxxJi5bO
The FBI honors the heroic efforts of firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and other dedicated first responders nationwide. These individuals risk their lives and run toward danger without hesitation to protect others. On this #NationalFirstResponderDay and every day, we thank you for everything you do.
This FBI is aggressively targeting terrorist organizations, dismantling their networks, and stopping threats before they reach the American people.
🔺Over 1,300 terrorist disruptions
🔺6,744 FTO-related arrests — up 1,057% the last 21 months
Lehigh County Woman Pleads Guilty to Scheme to Defraud the Government Through Bogus Pandemic Loan Applications, False Tax Returns
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When a dangerous suspect in a federal crime is on the run or there’s a crisis requiring FBI attention, we have tools, teams, and tactics at the ready to protect the American people and support our law enforcement partners.
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Partnerships are essential in our mission of protecting the American people and the FBI works with our partners each and every day, often through task forces.
Learn more about the task forces working to fight violent crime in our communities at: https://t.co/yAqavYmnA5
Healthcare fraud is not a victimless crime. It affects everyone—individuals and businesses alike—and causes tens of billions of dollars in losses each year. It can raise health insurance premiums, expose you to unnecessary medical procedures, and increase taxes.
The FBI is the primary agency for investigating healthcare fraud, for both federal and private insurance programs.
If you believe you have information related to healthcare fraud or someone you know may have been a victim of healthcare fraud, file a complaint at the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at https://t.co/mlm6jKwUy6
The FBI's Philadelphia Field Office is assisting the Philadelphia Police Department in Pennsylvania with the search for Byshere Smith. Smith is wanted for his alleged involvement in the murder of a man on the 2200 block of South 23rd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on the evening of June 26, 2024. The victim was shot to death: https://t.co/txoja9NuPL
Financially motivated sextortion is a crime.
Parents, educators, caregivers, and young people should be aware of how to stay safe online, the risks and warning signs, and how to report if you or someone you know is a victim.
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This FBI is crushing violent crime with our law enforcement partners all over the country.
📈53,696+ violent crime arrests (up 90%)
📈4,639+ gangs and criminal enterprises disrupted (up 30%)
📈Over 3,258 KILOS of fentanyl seized — enough to kill more than 247 MILLION Americans (up 10%)
📉Nationwide murder rates are DOWN 20%
Crushing violent crime is a top priority of this FBI, and we are working with our partners every day to deliver these results and ensure a safer America.
The FBI's Victim Services Division (VSD) informs, supports, and assists victims in navigating the aftermath of crime and the criminal justice process with dignity and resilience.
Learn more about their work and the resources VSD has at: https://t.co/8fA9eg8cSP
The most effective way to investigate human trafficking is through a collaborative, multi-agency approach with our federal, state, local, and partners.
Learn more about how the FBI is working to combat human trafficking at: https://t.co/0iQ9Hq7Agc
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad.
From targeting gangs and criminal organizations, to combatting violent crimes against children, learn more about this work at: https://t.co/voJwhmq2Hw