U.S. Department
of Justice
Public Service Announcements
Don't Click December Kickoff PSA
First of four PSAs released by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the FBI, and state and local law enforcement officials to advise the public about common online fraud schemes that cause billions of dollars of losses each year. In this first PSA, Ada County Prosecuting Attorney Jan Bennetts, Idaho State Police Director Colonel Kedrick Wills, and U.S. Attorney Hurwit introduce “Don’t Click December” and explain some of the ways in which individuals can be targeted. o learn more about these and other scams targeting Americans visit FBI.gov, and if you believe you are the victim of a scam, take action by reporting it to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at IC3.gov or by contacting your local law enforcement agency.
Don't Click December PSA # 2
Second of four PSAs released by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the FBI, and state and local law enforcement officials to advise the public about common online fraud schemes that cause billions of dollars of losses each year. In this second PSA, Garden City Police Chief Cory Stambaugh, Boise Police Chief Ron Winegar, and U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit warn the public about the “Package can’t be delivered” scam and explain some of the ways in which individuals can protect themselves. To learn more about these and other scams targeting Americans visit FBI.gov, and if you believe you are the victim of a scam, take action by reporting it to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at IC3.gov or by contacting your local law enforcement agency.
Don’t Click December PSA #3 – “Account subscription” scam
Third of four PSAs released by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the FBI, and state and local law enforcement officials to advise the public about common online fraud schemes that cause billions of dollars of losses each year. In this third PSA, Ada County Prosecuting Attorney Jan Bennetts, Meridian Police Chief Tracy Basterrechea, and U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit warn the public about the “Account subscription” scam and explain some of the ways in which individuals can protect themselves. To learn more about these and other scams targeting Americans visit FBI.gov, and if you believe you are the victim of a scam, take action by reporting it to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at IC3.gov or by contacting your local law enforcement agency.
Don’t Click December PSA #4 – “Phantom hacker” Scam
Fourth and final PSA released by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the FBI, and state and local law enforcement officials to advise the public about common online fraud schemes that cause billions of dollars of losses each year. In this PSA, Ada County Sheriff Matt Clifford, FBI Supervisory Special Agent David Bodily, and U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit warn the public about the “phantom hacker” scam and explain some of the ways in which individuals can protect themselves. To learn more about these and other scams targeting Americans visit FBI.gov, and if you believe you are the victim of a scam, take action by reporting it to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at IC3.gov or by contacting your local law enforcement agency.