FBI Urges Vigilance During COVID-19 Pandemic
As the United States and the world deal with the ongoing pandemic, the FBI’s national security and criminal investigative work continues. There are threats you should be aware of so you can take steps to protect yourself.
- Children who are home from school and spending more time online may be at increased risk for exploitation.
- Anyone can be targeted by hackers and scammers.
- Protecting civil rights and investigating hate crimes remain a high priority for the FBI.
Use the resources on this page to help keep yourself and your family safe from these threats.
- For accurate and up-to-date information on COVID-19, please visit coronavirus.gov and cdc.gov/coronavirus.
- Learn about the Department of Justice’s response at justice.gov/coronavirus.
- Learn more about what the federal government is doing at usa.gov/coronavirus.
COVID-19 News from the FBI and U.S. Attorneys’ Offices
- 03.31.2020 — U.S. Attorney David C. Joseph Launches Federal Task Force to Investigate and Prosecute COVID-19 Fraud and Hoarding of Critical Medical Supplies
- 03.31.2020 — Federal and State Officials Launch West Virginia Coronavirus Fraud Task Force
- 03.30.2020 — U.S. Attorney Carpenito, Attorney General Grewal, Acting Comptroller Walsh Announce Federal-State COVID-19 Fraud Task Force
- 03.30.2020 — Georgia Man Arrested for Orchestrating Scheme to Defraud Health Care Benefit Programs Related to COVID-19 and Genetic Cancer Testing
- 03.30.2020 — Brooklyn Man Arrested for Assaulting FBI Agents and Making False Statements About His Possession and Sale of Scarce Medical Equipment
- 03.30.2020 — U.S. Attorney Bryan Schroder Announces Efforts to Prosecute Hoarding and Price Gouging Associated with COVID-19
- 03.27.2020 — FBI Warns Health Care Professionals of Increased Potential for Fraudulent Sales of COVID-19-Related Medical Equipment
- 03.27.2020 — Virginia U.S. Attorneys Issue Statement on Virginia Recommendations Regarding Medical Prescriptions During COVID-19 Pandemic
- 03.26.2020 — Justice Department Protects Eastern District of Texas from COVID-19 Fraudsters
- 03.25.2020 — Southland Man Arrested on Federal Charges Alleging Fraudulent Investment Scheme Featuring Bogus Claims of COVID-19 Cure
- 03.25.2020 — Federal and State Officials Launch Kentucky Coronavirus Fraud Task Force
- 03.24.2020 — COVID-19 Fraud
- 03.24.2020 — Department of Justice Requests Citizens Be Aware of and Report COVID-19 Fraud
- 03.23.2020 — Nevada U.S. Attorney's Office and FBI Share Tips for Avoiding COVID-19 Scams Targeting Vulnerable Population
- 03.23.2020 — School Closings Due to COVID-19 Present Potential for Increased Risk of Child Exploitation
- 03.23.2020 — U.S. Attorney and FBI Urge the Public to Report Suspected Fraud Related to Tornado Destruction and COVID-19
- 03.23.2020 — U.S. Attorney Urges the Public to Report Suspected Fraud Related to the Covid-19 Outbreak
- 03.23.2020 — U.S. Attorney Urges the Public to Report Suspected COVID-19 Fraud
- 03.23.2020 — United States Attorney’s Office Takes Steps to Protect Consumers and Prevent Civil Rights Violations Amidst COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
- 03.23.2020 — United States Attorney Shares Tips for Avoiding COVID-19 Scams
- 03.23.2020 — U. S. Attorney Nolan Announces Effort to Prosecute Crimes Related to COVID-19
- 03.22.2020 — Justice Department Files Its First Enforcement Action Against COVID-19 Fraud
- 03.21.2020 — U.S. Attorney Dunn to Lead Federal Effort to Protect Citizens Against Coronavirus Fraud; Urges Public to Report Suspicious Activity
- 03.21.2020 — U.S. Attorneys and Florida Attorney General Issue Warning Against COVID-19 Scam Artists
- 03.20.2020 — United States Attorney William D. Hyslop Addresses Community Safety and Issues Warning Against COVID-19 Fraud Schemes and Other Crimes
- 03.20.2020 — Federal and State Officials Launch Virginia Coronavirus Fraud Task Force
- 03.20.2020 — U.S. Attorney Shares Tips for Avoiding COVID-19 Scams Targeting Vulnerable Populations
- 03.20.2020 — U.S. Attorney Duncan Designates Federal Prosecutor to Lead Fight Against COVID-19 Fraud in Eastern District of Kentucky
- 03.20.2020 — U.S. Attorney Announces Appointment of Federal Prosecutor to Lead Fight Against COVID-19 Fraud
- 03.20.2020 — FBI Sees Rise in Fraud Schemes Related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
- 03.20.2020 — Joint Statement: U.S. Attorney John C. Milhiser, FBI Special Agent in Charge Sean M. Cox Urge Public to Report Suspected COVID-19 Fraud
- 03.20.2020 — U.S. Attorney’s Office Takes Steps to Maintain Mission Amidst COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
- 03.20.2020 — U.S. Attorney’s Office Continues Its Critical Public Safety Functions and Urges Public to Report Suspected COVID-19 Fraud
- 03.20.2020 — U.S. Attorney Designates Federal Prosecutor to Serve as Coordinator for Fighting COVID-19 Fraud
- 03.19.2020 — U.S. Attorney Downing Appoints Experienced Prosecutor as Coronovirus Fraud Coordinator
- 03.19.2020 — U.S. Attorney Scott Brady and Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro Announce Formation of Joint Western Pennsylvania COVID-19 Task Force
- 03.19.2020 — U.S. Attorney Trent Shores Warns of Coronavirus Scams
- 03.19.2020 — U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray Issues Warning for COVID-19 Scams
- 03.19.2020 — U.S. Attorneys Announce Federal Prosecutors to Fight COVID-19 Fraud, Warn Public Against Fraudsters and Unscrupulous Schemes
- 03.19.2020 — U.S. Attorneys, Florida Attorney General Issue Warning Against COVID-19 Scam Artists
- 03.19.2020 — U.S. Attorneys, Florida Attorney General Issue Warning Against COVID-19 Scam Artists
- 03.19.2020 — U.S. Attorney Andrew E. Lelling Issues Stern Warning Regarding Scams and Other Crimes Related to the COVID-19 Outbreak
- 03.19.2020 — Statement from U.S. Attorney Thomas L. Kirsch II
- 03.18.2020 — U.S. Attorney Gives Status Update on Continuity of Operations and Warns Against Fraud and Scams Related to Coronavirus
- 03.18.2020 — U.S. Attorney’s Office Takes Steps to Maintain Mission Amidst COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
- 03.18.2020 — Statement from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia on COVID-19 Scam Prevention Measures
- 03.18.2020 — U.S. Attorney Frank Appoints Experienced Prosecutor as COVID-19 Fraud Coordinator
- 03.18.2020 — Statement of U.S. Attorney William M. McSwain on U.S. Attorney’s Office Operations During Coronavirus Outbreak and on Coronavirus-Related Scams
- 03.18.2020 — U.S. Attorney’s Office on Alert for Fraud Allegations Regarding COVID-19
- 03.17.2020 — U.S. Attorney Brady Appoints Experienced Prosecutor to Fight COVID-19 Fraud