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 and other threats. 

Federal Resources 


COVID-19 News from the FBI 

Staying Safe During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Staying Safe During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Learn how to protect yourself, your family, and your wallet from emerging crimes against children and financial scams related to the COVID-19 crisis.
Protect Yourself from Pandemic Scammers

Protect Yourself from Pandemic Scammers

The head of our Financial Crimes Section discusses scams and crimes related to the COVID-19 pandemic and offers tips on how to protect yourself.

Report COVID-19 Fraud 

If you are a victim of a scam or attempted fraud involving COVID-19, you can:

Depiction of digital billboard being used in campaign to encourage the public to report Internet crime to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).

Helpful Information 

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Scams and Safety

Scams and Safety

Getting educated and taking a few basic steps may well keep you from becoming a victim of crime and fraud—and save you…
Hate Crimes

Hate Crimes

Hate crimes are the highest priority of the FBI’s civil rights program because of the devastating impact they have on families and…

More COVID-19 News from the FBI and U.S. Attorneys’ Offices