

Inside the FBI
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Inside the FBI highlights news, cases, and people from around the Bureau—in audio form. For more information, visit fbi.gov.
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Feb 29, 2024 • 8min
The Phantom Hacker Scam
On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn about the Phantom Hacker scam—a type of tech support scam that's growing in popularity—and how to avoid becoming its next victim.For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts/. You can also visit fbi.gov/scams to learn more about common scams and crimes, how to protect yourself, and how to report suspected scams to the FBI.Subscribe to Inside the FBI wherever you get your podcasts:Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4H2d3cg0SK9fIqXaNcu9r0Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-fbi/id1513159699Google Podcasts: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2luc2lkZS10aGUtZmJpMore ways to follow us: inside-the-fbi.transistor.fm/subscribeAnd follow us on social media:X: twitter.com/fbiFacebook: facebook.com/FBI/ Instagram: instagram.com/fbi/ YouTube: youtube.com/user/fbi

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Feb 9, 2024 • 9min
Romance Scams Revisited
Learn about the tactics scammers use in romance scams to gain financial profit and the connection between romance scams and investment fraud. Discover red flags of romance scams and how to recover money if scammed. Explore resources for reporting scams and promoting the podcast.

Jan 26, 2024 • 7min
Top Ten Fugitive Vitel'Homme Innocent
On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn about Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Vitel’Homme Innocent—leader of the Haitian gang Kraze Barye—who was allegedly involved in kidnapping U.S. citizens and holding them hostage.For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts/. You can also view photos of Vitel'Homme, read more about the case, and learn how to submit tips to the FBI at https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/topten/vitelhomme-innocent. Subscribe to Inside the FBI wherever you get your podcasts:Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4H2d3cg0SK9fIqXaNcu9r0Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-fbi/id1513159699Google Podcasts: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2luc2lkZS10aGUtZmJpMore ways to follow us: inside-the-fbi.transistor.fm/subscribeAnd follow us on social media:X (formerly known as Twitter): twitter.com/fbiFacebook: facebook.com/FBI/ Instagram: instagram.com/fbi/

Jan 5, 2024 • 13min
Searching for Joshua Garcia
Joshua Garcia was nearly 2 years old when he was kidnapped 20 years ago in Mexico City. What followed was a series of ransom calls—and a money drop that led to the arrest of a key suspect. But Joshua still hasn’t been seen since 2003. Learn more in this episode of Inside the FBI. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts/. You can also view photos of Joshua, read more about the case, and learn how to submit tips to the FBI at https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/joshua-keshaba-sierra-garcia. Subscribe to Inside the FBI wherever you get your podcasts:Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4H2d3cg0SK9fIqXaNcu9r0Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-fbi/id1513159699Google Podcasts: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2luc2lkZS10aGUtZmJpMore ways to follow us: inside-the-fbi.transistor.fm/subscribeAnd follow us on social media:X (formerly known as Twitter): twitter.com/fbiFacebook: facebook.com/FBI/ Instagram: instagram.com/fbi/

Dec 22, 2023 • 14min
Pan Am Flight 103
It’s been 35 years since the tragic aircraft bombing on December 21, 1988. In this episode of Inside the FBI, we’ll look back on one of the largest and most complex acts of international terrorism ever investigated by the FBI. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts/. Subscribe to Inside the FBI wherever you get your podcasts:Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4H2d3cg0SK9fIqXaNcu9r0Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-fbi/id1513159699Google Podcasts: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2luc2lkZS10aGUtZmJpMore ways to follow us: inside-the-fbi.transistor.fm/subscribeAnd follow us on social media:X (formerly known as Twitter): twitter.com/fbiFacebook: facebook.com/FBI/ Instagram: instagram.com/fbi/

Dec 1, 2023 • 4min
Charity Scams
On this episode of Inside the FBI, we’ll learn how charity fraud scams work, how to avoid being conned, and how to report suspected incidents to the Bureau. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts/. You can visit fbi.gov/charityfraud to learn more about this risk.Subscribe to Inside the FBI wherever you get your podcasts:Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4H2d3cg0SK9fIqXaNcu9r0Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-fbi/id1513159699Google Podcasts: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2luc2lkZS10aGUtZmJpMore ways to follow us: inside-the-fbi.transistor.fm/subscribeAnd follow us on social media:X (formerly known as Twitter): twitter.com/fbiFacebook: facebook.com/FBI/ Instagram: instagram.com/fbi/

Nov 17, 2023 • 14min
The Importance of Partner Engagement
On this episode of Inside the FBI, we'll hear from Robert J. Contee III, assistant director of the FBI's Office of Partner Engagement.For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts/.To learn more about the FBI's Office of Partner Engagement, visit le.fbi.gov/ope.Subscribe to Inside the FBI wherever you get your podcasts:Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4H2d3cg0SK9fIqXaNcu9r0Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-fbi/id1513159699Google Podcasts: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2luc2lkZS10aGUtZmJpMore ways to follow us: inside-the-fbi.transistor.fm/subscribeAnd follow us on social media:X (formerly known as Twitter): twitter.com/fbiFacebook: facebook.com/FBI/ Instagram: instagram.com/fbi/

Nov 1, 2023 • 16min
The Art Crime Program
Explore the FBI's Art Crime Program and its mission to recover missing art and cultural property. Learn about the FBI's role in investigating and recovering stolen art, the global illicit art crime market, and ongoing investigations involving organized criminal groups. Discover the components of the FBI's art crime program, advanced techniques used in art crime investigations, and efforts to repatriate stolen art and cultural property.

Oct 19, 2023 • 15min
The Emerging Technology and Securing Innovation Security Summit
On this episode of Inside the FBI, we’ll learn about the Five Eyes coalition, give you a glimpse into this week’s summit, and learn why the heads of some of the world’s foremost intelligence agencies all have the threat of Chinese economic espionage on their minds. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts/.Subscribe to Inside the FBI wherever you get your podcasts:Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4H2d3cg0SK9fIqXaNcu9r0Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-fbi/id1513159699Google Podcasts: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2luc2lkZS10aGUtZmJpMore ways to follow us: inside-the-fbi.transistor.fm/subscribeAnd follow us on social media:X (formerly known as Twitter): twitter.com/fbiFacebook: facebook.com/FBI/ Instagram: instagram.com/fbi/

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Oct 13, 2023 • 18min
The Osage Murders
On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn about the Osage family that was targeted in a deadly conspiracy and how a young Bureau of Investigation searched for answers. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts/.Subscribe to Inside the FBI wherever you get your podcasts:Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4H2d3cg0SK9fIqXaNcu9r0Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-fbi/id1513159699Google Podcasts: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2luc2lkZS10aGUtZmJpMore ways to follow us: inside-the-fbi.transistor.fm/subscribeAnd follow us on social media:X (formerly known as Twitter): twitter.com/fbiFacebook: facebook.com/FBI/ Instagram: instagram.com/fbi/