#DYK laser pointers can put airplane pilots—and their passengers—in danger? The #FBI is reminding the public to keep laser pointers out of the sky to protect pilots—and to avoid hefty fines and potential prison time.

In observance of #MilitaryAppreciationMonth , #FBI Tampa thanks all active duty service members and #Veterans for their sacrifice and dedication. We also salute our own field office personnel who have and are serving to defend our nation.

As the #FBI recognizes #PoliceWeek , Director Wray thanks the nation's law enforcement personnel for their work keeping communities safe and honors the federal, state, and local officers who have died in the line of duty. Watch Director Wray's message: fbi.gov/video-reposito…

#FBI Tampa honors the dedicated public servants who have sworn to protect public safety and remembers the fallen heroes who lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. #NationalPoliceWeek2024 #backtheblue

#DYK Preparations for a secure #election start months before Election Day. Learn how the #FBI works closely with LE partners to identify and stop any potential threats to free, fair elections at ow.ly/B0lz50RyuGZ

#FBI Tampa remembers Special Agent Scott K. Carey, who died #OTD in1988 following an automobile accident one day earlier. #WallofHonor ow.ly/YT6H50RC5JR

We're looking to identify the persons of interest in this video who were last seen with 14 y.o. Jevario Buie. Thanks to Crimestoppers TB & @atf_tampa, tipsters may be eligible for the increased reward of $20,000.

If you have information call 813-231-6130 or Crimestoppers TB.

#OTD in 2000, the Internet Fraud Complaint Center, now the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), was launched as a partnership between the #FBI and the National White Collar Crime Center. The latest info on scams, and how to file a complaint - all on ic3.gov.

Cyber risks are business risks. A network intrusion can cause lasting harm to your organization and its stakeholders. It can also affect your reputation, your people, and even your community. More about partnering with the #FBI to address #cyber threats: ow.ly/89PF50RzyLQ

#OTD in 1972, the new, expanded and modernized #FBI Academy opened its doors on a sprawling 385-acre campus carved out of rural Virginia's Quantico Marine Corps base. Learn how it came to be ow.ly/lgIP50RyUzr

During #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek , the #FBI recognizes all public servants across the government. Thank you for all you do to serve and protect the American people. #Proud2ServeUSA

This National Day of Awareness for Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons, the #FBI remembers the many victims and families whose lives have been shattered or lost and reaffirms our commitment to working with Tribal Partners and communities to find justice. #MMIPDay

Thank you Bar Leadership Institute HCBA for the visit today. This group of young lawyers looks for new opportunities to network and develop leadership skills. #FBI Tampa appreciates the opportunity to share our mission.
#outreach #community

#ICYMI : FBI Tampa and the #FBI Citizens Academy Alumni Association held its inaugural Criminal Justice Teen Summit. 150 high school students learned about different careers from a dozen federal, state, & local law enforcement partners.

From our phones and computers to our emails and financial information, passwords/passphrases guard essential parts of our lives. This #WorldPasswordDay , the #FBI encourages you to strengthen your passwords and protect yourself and those you love with good cyber habits.

The 2023 #FBI Elder Fraud report released today shows scam victims over the age of 60 reported losses of $3.4B last year. That's almost an 11% increase from 2022.

In Florida, 8,141 victims over age 60 filed complaints with a loss of more than $293M.
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Tatum was sentenced for taking taking decades-old childhood photographs and using generative #artificialintelligence to convert them into pornographic images. Read more about how the #FBI helped the victims find justice in this first-of-its-kind case at fbi.gov/news/stories/c…

Small businesses often don't have the resources to defend against devastating cyber threats like ransomware. Many have likely come across security advice that is out of date. Christian Spanish CR has up to date resources: ow.ly/qr4G50Rr8sW
#FBI #CyberIsATeamSport

National Crime Victims' Rights Week ends today, but the #FBI 's victim services program continues to connect victims with services during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Since 2001, the Victim Services Division has served over 2 million victims. #NCVRW2024

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