FBI Cyber Crime Investigation Unit - Report Scams & Fraud

Active Investigations

The FBI Cyber Crime Division is currently investigating numerous high-profile cases involving cryptocurrency fraud, financial scams, and cyber crimes. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to bring perpetrators to justice and recover stolen assets.

Investigation Metrics

247

Active Investigations

89%

Success Rate

42

Countries Involved

$3.2B

Assets Under Recovery

Ongoing Investigations

Our team is currently working on these significant cases. Some details are confidential to protect the integrity of the investigations.

HIGH PRIORITY Case #FBI-2023-0876

International Crypto Exchange Hack

Investigation into a sophisticated hack of a major cryptocurrency exchange resulting in the theft of over $400 million in digital assets.

Status: Active Investigation
Assets at Risk: $420M
Jurisdictions: 5 Countries
ACTIVE Case #FBI-2023-1543

Ponzi Scheme Investigation

Multi-million dollar investment fraud scheme targeting elderly investors through fake cryptocurrency investment platforms.

Status: Evidence Gathering
Assets at Risk: $85M
Jurisdictions: 3 Countries
UNDER REVIEW Case #FBI-2024-0231

NFT Marketplace Fraud

Investigation into a fraudulent NFT project that rug-pulled investors after raising significant funds through false promises and fake roadmaps.

Status: Analysis Phase
Assets at Risk: $32M
Jurisdictions: 2 Countries
HIGH PRIORITY Case #FBI-2024-0876

DeFi Protocol Exploit

Complex investigation into a smart contract exploit that drained funds from a decentralized finance protocol affecting thousands of users.

Status: Active Tracing
Assets at Risk: $210M
Jurisdictions: 7 Countries
NEARING RESOLUTION Case #FBI-2023-1987

Business Email Compromise

Investigation into a sophisticated BEC scam targeting corporate executives and resulting in significant financial losses.

Status: Recovery Phase
Assets at Risk: $45M
Jurisdictions: 4 Countries
UNDER REVIEW Case #FBI-2024-0567

Romance Crypto Scam

Investigation into organized crime group using dating platforms to lure victims into fake cryptocurrency investment schemes.

Status: Evidence Collection
Assets at Risk: $28M
Jurisdictions: 6 Countries

Our Investigation Methodology

A structured, thorough approach to investigating cyber crimes and financial fraud

Initial Analysis

Comprehensive review of case details and evidence collection

Blockchain Tracing

Advanced analysis of cryptocurrency transactions and flows

International Coordination

Collaboration with global law enforcement agencies

Legal Action

Prosecution and asset recovery proceedings

Recent Successes

Notable cases where our investigations led to successful recoveries and prosecutions

Crypto Exchange Recovery

Case #FBI-2023-0456

Successfully recovered $187 million from a hacked cryptocurrency exchange through international cooperation and advanced blockchain analysis.

Resolved: December 2023

Investment Scam Takedown

Case #FBI-2023-0891

Dismantled a $50 million investment fraud operation and recovered assets for 200+ victims across multiple countries.

Resolved: February 2024

Report Suspicious Activity

If you have information about cyber crimes or financial fraud, help us in our mission to protect victims and bring criminals to justice.

All investigation details are confidential. Some information has been omitted or generalized to protect ongoing operations and the privacy of victims.