FBI Lock

FBI Warning Screen

The FBI warning screen prank shows a full-screen federal-lock notice — official-looking seal, red "THIS DEVICE HAS BEEN LOCKED" headline, case number, and a live recording timer. It looks exactly like the ransomware-lock trope, but nothing is actually locked.

FBI · LOCKED

Press F11 for maximum realism. Tap or press Esc to exit.

Installed the crack fills the entire screen — no browser bar, no tabs, no giveaway.

How to use the fbi warning screen prank

  1. Tap Launch Full-Screen Prank above (or press F11 once it's running).
  2. Leave the device where your victim will find it. It'll look completely real.
  3. When they panic, tap the screen or press Esc to reveal it was a joke.

For laughs only. Nothing here installs, downloads or damages anything — it's all harmless CSS/JS in the browser. It's a staple of April Fools' Day pranks and works any day of the year. Just keep it kind — see what makes a good prank.

Frequently asked questions

Is the FBI lock screen real?

No. It's a web page that mimics the fake "FBI seized this device" warnings scammers show. Nothing is locked — close the tab and it's gone.

What is the FBI warning screen?

A prank version of the fake federal-lock screens that real scammers used to try to extort money from victims. Ours is obviously a joke and does nothing.

How do you get out of the FBI lock screen?

Tap the screen, press Esc, or close the tab. The device was never locked.