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☷FBI Releases Internet Crime Report
Federal Bureau of Investigation ( By Press Release office)
Apr 05,2024
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The FBI ' s Internet Crime Complaint Center ( IC3 ) recently released its annual Internet Crime Report , showing a significant increase in online fraud in 2023 . California had the highest number of complaints and reported losses , with over $2 billion lost . Investment scams were the most costly , with losses totaling $4 . 57 billion nationwide . Phishing schemes were the most common type of cybercrime reported , making up 34% of all complaints . FBI Special Agent in Charge Robert Tripp emphasized the importance of the public reporting incidents to the IC3 to help combat cyber threats . We can use it to connect complaints , look into reported crimes , spot patterns , and share info with other FBI offices and law enforcement partners across the country . The FBI suggests that people check out consumer and industry alerts on the IC3 website regularly . If you or your business fall victim to an online crime , make sure to notify all the financial institutions involved , file a complaint on www . ic3 . gov , reach out to your nearest FBI field office , and contact local law enforcement . You can find the full 2023 Internet Crime Report at this link: https://www . ic3 . gov/Media/PDF/AnnualReport/2023_IC3Report . pdf .
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