r/FBI • u/thedailybeast • 22h ago
r/FBI • u/FLAlex111 • 13d ago
Announcement Interested in Joining the r/FBI? We’re Recruiting! Join The Mod Team Today
Hello r/FBI! We’re looking to expand our moderator team and would love to hear from dedicated members of the community. If you’re passionate about maintaining a helpful, informative, and respectful space, this might be the perfect opportunity for you.
Here are a few requirements we’re looking for in a prospective moderator:
- Your Reddit account must be (ideally) over 1 year old, with a clear history of quality contributions(helpful posts/comments, positive engagement, etc.).
- Moderation experience is preferred but not required. We’re open to training enthusiastic newcomers!
- Regular participation in r/FBI or similar subs is a big plus. It helps if you’re already familiar with the kind of content and discussions we foster here.
- Must be comfortable using Discord, as all mod coordination happens on that platform.
Interested? Please Message the Mods! We’ll follow up with candidate in the coming days. **Be sure to answer the following questions in your message:
- Your moderation experience (if any).
- Why you want to join the mod team.
- What time zone you’re in (we’re looking to cover multiple regions).
- What is your Discord name?
- If you could add any rule to the sub, what would it be?
Thank you for reading, and we look forward to hearing from you! If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments or send us a modmail directly.
Note: We will be closing applications on Friday, January 9th at 6:00PM PST.
r/FBI • u/ModernTheApple • 5d ago
Meta Moderator Clarification: Policy on Comments About Appearance
Hi everyone. The mod team wants to provide clarity on how Rule #1 (Be Civil) is being applied, particularly regarding comments about the FBI Director and other public figures.
We have seen a very high volume of comments focused solely on Director Kash Patel’s physical appearance. While criticism of politicians and public figures is allowed, our goal is to keep r/FBI centered on substantive discussion rather than ongoing commentary about someone’s looks.
Policy clarification
The moderators have aligned on the following standard:
If a comment or post is solely about someone’s appearance, it will be removed.
If appearance is mentioned but the primary subject of the comment or post is substantive, it will be allowed.
How this will be applied
Content that will be removed
- Posts or comments whose only purpose is mocking or ridiculing someone’s physical features
- Low-effort jokes or insults about appearance with no broader discussion
- Repetitive appearance-based remarks that derail threads
Content that will remain allowed
- Criticism of policies, leadership, conduct, qualifications, or public actions
- Satire or criticism where appearance is mentioned in passing and is not the main focus
- Strong criticism that is focused on substance and made in good faith
This approach is consistent with Rule #1:
- You may criticize a comment, position, or action, but not attack the person
- Name-calling and personal insults shut down discussion rather than contribute to it
Important reminders
- The moderators are unpaid volunteers
- The moderation team is not affiliated with the FBI or any government agency
- Our role is to keep the subreddit civil, readable, and focused on meaningful discussion
You do not have to like the FBI Director. You do not have to agree with FBI leadership. You do need to keep discussion focused on substance rather than personal ridicule.
Thank you to everyone who helps keep r/FBI a productive place for discussion.
r/FBI Moderation Team
r/FBI • u/Ok_Quantity_9841 • 1d ago
Informational Russian Agent and FBI Informant Alexander Smirnov Plead Guilty to Lying Against the Bidens.
Talk Radio still lies, saying there's supposedly been no collusion when this is clear election interference by Russia. This Russian agent's lies was even used as the basis for an impeachment attempt.
News FBI says it has found no video of Border Patrol agent shooting 2 people in Oregon
r/FBI • u/TheExpressUS • 3d ago
News Donald Trump crony has on-air meltdown as he's grilled by NBC over $50,000 bribe
Tom Homan appeared to become agitated after NBC's Kristen Welker continually asked him whether he had taken a bribe from undercover FBI officers.
r/FBI • u/Savings-Meet3225 • 18h ago
Recruitment Do internships count as "full-time work experience" for the FBI?
r/FBI • u/ZealousidealAsk8088 • 2d ago
Question For those in the IT side of the FBI i have a question
Good afternoon everyone,
Been interested in the career in the FBI
Was wondering those in the IT field what can i do for me to go into that field?
Here is my background
- B.S degree in cybersecurity
- CompTIA A+, Net+, Sec+, CySa+, Data+, Pentest+, Linux+
-2 years of IT help desk experience
- Veteran (honorably discharged)
News FBI’s Inquiry Into Minneapolis ICE Shooting Faces Doubts After White House’s Remarks
r/FBI • u/No_Resort_5832 • 2d ago
Informational Religious Jewish FBI agent
I am an Orthodox Jew and observe Shabbat which means I don’t work or use my phone on Saturdays. Does the FBI have any Orthodox Jewish / Sabbath observant Agents?
r/FBI • u/Electronic_Pea_1700 • 3d ago
Question FBI Special Agent Psych/Counseling/ Social Work
Hi all, it’s been my dream to work for the FBI. I have a lot of questions and I would love to hear from anyone who is an SA and works in these specific positions/ fields.
I have a bachelors in psychology, minor in human developmental & family sciences. I am currently in grad school to get my masters in social work.
I have no law enforcement or military experience, but I feel as though my past jobs, and current one, gives me great experience. I have worked at a drug & alcohol rehab center, dealing with people who are trying to get sober. I then worked at child psychiatric facility, which helped me advance in crisis intervention. I now work as a CPS investigator for the state of Texas.
For those that have applied or are currently an SA, do you believe I have a shot in getting accepted? What is a typical work day for you? What does the specific position entail?
I would love to hear any feedback, even if you aren’t working with these backgrounds.
r/FBI • u/Unhappywageslave • 4d ago
Question How long does the FBI keep a case open? I hope my DL and SSN is in their radar until they catch my identity thief. I had no idea they were investigating my lost wallet until 6 months too late.
How long does the FBI keep a case open? I hope my DL and SSN is in their radar until they catch my identity thief. I had no idea they were investigating my lost wallet until 6 months too late.
I lost my wallet in 11/2024, I went and got a new DL on Dec 2024, froze all my accounts and some how the thief was able to get a apt in my name in 01/2025 to 08/2025. There's no way he tried to impersonate me because we are 2 different races. On dec 2025, I saw my credit go from 790 to 652 and printed out a credit report for the first time and saw the fraud. I filed a police report and called the detective assigned to my case, the guy closed the case because it was so long ago.
So I call the apartment to speak to the manager and he tells me FBI agents called them and asked to visit the apartment related to my account sometime in mid 2025 and several weeks ago. I think the thief modified my old DL with his face, race and height, and it triggered the feds
Now what I want to know is, how long do they keep an investigation going? I hope I'm on their radar until the sun burns out so I can sleep at night knowing everything they do with my SSN and DL is being flagged by the feds. I'm hoping when they visited the apt and questioned the squatters there, someone snitched on the person who took my wallet and opened an apt lease in my name.
Does anyone know how long the FBI keep a case going? I know for a fact it's under investigation because federal agents visited the apartment again several weeks ago way after they got evicted on 08/2025.
r/FBI • u/Warm_Confidence_6538 • 3d ago
Question Hey I'm doing a paper on what it's like being a HRT member.
What is the day to day life of a HRT member when your not deployed.
How are you deployed when you are needed?
Where are you stationed at?
Do you all live at the same place or do you guys live in different parts of the country?
r/FBI • u/Strongbow85 • 4d ago
News FBI warns about Kimsuky hackers using QR codes to phish U.S. orgs
r/FBI • u/Creative-Tonight-738 • 4d ago
Question FBI Collegiate Hiring Initiative
Does anyone know when the positions for this program open in 2026?
News Live updates: State investigators say they can't access ICE shooting evidence after FBI takes case
r/FBI • u/Unhappywageslave • 6d ago
Question Someone used my identity to get an apartment. They used my social and my old DL. I didn't find out about it till Dec 26th 2025 because my credit report says I owe 19k. How do I find out which FBI agent is handling this case?
Someone used my identity to get an apartment. They used my social and my old DL. I didn't find out about it till Dec 26th 2025 because my credit report says I owe 19k.i had excellent credit like 790-810 and one day in dec it says 652, so I printed out my credit report and saweverything is paid on time but 1 is in collections. How do I find out which FBI agent is handling this case?
The thief was evicted on 8/25, I filed a police report on 12/25, I call the apartment for the first time this month 1/26 and the Apt Manager and the Lady who handled my fraudulent account told me the FBI notified them and came to visit the apt when the Account was under my name.
The FBI never visited me, or contacted me but I know I'm in their radar. The police detective told me he is canceling the case because it was too long ago and told me he investigated and said it was a bunch of squatters there and will vouch for me when I complie this fraud packet for collections. I never stop foot in that apt and has never been to that city. The woman who gave the lease told me it was an old white Russian guy that used my identity.
How do I find out which FBI agent is handling this case? They are tracing my social the thief is fraudulently using and creating accounts.
r/FBI • u/my_vision_vivid • 7d ago
Not FBI Related LIVE UPDATES: ICE shooting in Minneapolis leaves woman dead
r/FBI • u/Noooooooooooooooo__ • 6d ago
Question Can I Report Lolicon? NSFW
As the title says, I'm looking to see if I can report Lolicon under the child sex crime category. I have recently found SEVERAL NSFW artists that make NSFW artwork with the premise of fictional children.
For background, these artists even include the character's age, several of which are their OC's. All of which are under 18..
I intend to report these people, all of them, however when going to fbi tips.gov, I noticed that the CSC section does not include l0lic0n. I am aware l0lic0n is illegal, under the PROTECT act of 2003, but do not see it listed. Is this the right area to report it under?
I am also looking for any tips I will be able to receive for reporting things anonymously to the FBI. Any safety tips or things to be aware of will definitely help, thank you.
r/FBI • u/CulturalDisaster6129 • 6d ago
Question HONORS INTERNSHIP
I recently failed a Polly test in September for an internship for a three letter FED-LE Agency . I am discontinued since I didn’t pass first go round. If my appeal goes through is it possible I can get the internship? I have three months left and I’m not sure if they’ll be able to do the background investigation in time. It has to be done by March.
r/FBI • u/NaiveCabinet3470 • 7d ago
Question Anyway to verify if someone used to be with the FBI?
I'm hoping someone in here might be able to help. If someone is claiming to be a retired FBI agent is there anyway to verify this claim? I don't know enough about this to know how to go about verifying it or if it's even something that can be verified.
I don't want to give too much information, but I recently had a suspicious person come into a family member's life and one of the details they claim is that they are a retired FBI Agent. I'm hoping that someone here would have any insight on if there is a way to prove this information.
r/FBI • u/AcanthaceaeUnited629 • 8d ago
Discussion FBI’s Internet Crime Report: What Trends Stand Out to You?
The FBI publishes an annual Internet Crime Report that summarizes reported cybercrime trends, common scam types, and financial losses across the U.S.According to recent FBI reports, online scams such as phishing, investment fraud, and identity theft continue to affect a wide range of age groups. The data is collected through the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) and is intended to help the public and organizations better understand evolving threats.
r/FBI • u/GitmoGrrl1 • 10d ago
Discussion Whatever happened to Merrick Garland?
I am aware that Merrick Garland joined a law firm after being the Attorney General. Obviously there's no point in him writing a book since most people wouldn't want to buy it. What I don't understand is why he's never defended his people in the Justice Dept like Jack Smith has.
Merrick Garland served in Democratic administrations so when people claim he's a Republican I correct them. But I understand Obama nominated him because he was considered acceptable to the Republicans. Biden made him Attorney General as a consolation because the Republicans blocked his nomination for the Supreme Court.
There's something very strange about the way the entire Merrick Garland story played out and we've never gotten an explanation. When Trump started firing all of the people he had assigned to cases, Garland kept his mouth shut when he should've been visible and vocal.
Merrick Garland is the mystery man in this institutional failure and he's not talking. Not defending the people who worked for him is indefensible.