The FBI is warning the public about a rise in "virtual kidnapping" scams that demand ransom for a supposed loved one. Scammers are using altered photos or videos found online as "proof of life," often ...

Criminals are using social media to create fake photos and videos, making it appear as though loved ones have been kidnapped to demand ransom payments, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation ...

Authorities in Laurel County are warning people about scammers pretending to be with the sheriff's office.

The AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline (877-908-3360) has seen a rise in impostors pretending to be government officials.

The FBI refers to the schemes as Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks.