On this episode of our podcast—and in celebration of the FBI's 116th birthday—we'll share 16 facts you might not know about the Bureau.

On this episode of Inside the FBI, we'll hear how three men stole hundreds of millions of dollars from investors, friends, and family. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. You can also visit fbi.gov/scams to access scam-prevention resources.

On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn how to recognize verification schemes that target people who use online dating platforms, and what to do if you fall victim to one of these scams. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. You can also visit fbi.gov/scams to access scam-prevention resources.

On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn about the 911 S5 residential proxy service and botnet, how to find out if your Windows device was impacted, and how you can seek the Bureau's help if you've been victimized by 911 S5. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. You can also visit fbi.gov/911s5 to learn more about this cyber risk.

Update: In March 2025, the Terrorist Screening Center was renamed the Threat Screening Center to reflect an expanding mission. You can read more at fbi.gov/news/press-releases/the-terrorist-screening-center-changes-name-to-the-threat-screening-center.

On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn about the origins of the TSC and the mission it has pursued over the past 20 years. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts.

In honor of Police Week 2024, learn how the FBI Police support the FBI mission, how they’re trained, what it takes to join their ranks, and what this week’s observance means to them. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts.

On this episode of Inside the FBI, we'll hear from Victim Services Coordinator Dr. Staci Beers about the FBI's new training on how to deliver trauma notifications with professionalism, dignity, and compassion. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts.

On this episode of Inside the FBI, we’ll share the story behind a joint investigation by the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations that helped secure the second-ever conviction under the United States’ federal torture statute since its implementation in 1994. Please note: This episode contains discussion and graphic descriptions of physical and psychological torture. Listener discretion is advised. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts/.

On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn how the Bureau and our law enforcement partners are working to find Karla Carolina Rodriguez, who disappeared in Las Vegas in October 1999. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts/. You can also view age-progressed photos of Karla at fbi.gov/missing.

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.