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Why It Takes a Team to Combat Scammers

Why It Takes a Team to Combat Scammers

by Thomas Alber | Sep 13, 2024 | Crypto Scams, For Peace Officers, Knowledge Base, latest-news

In today’s interconnected digital age, scammers have evolved from simple con artists into highly organized, tech-savvy criminal enterprises. To effectively combat these evolving threats, it requires more than individual action—it necessitates a coordinated team effort...
Celebrity Impersonation Crypto Scams: When Your Favorite Stars Aren’t Who They Seem

Celebrity Impersonation Crypto Scams: When Your Favorite Stars Aren’t Who They Seem

by Thomas Alber | Sep 13, 2024 | Crypto, Crypto Scams, For the Public, latest-news

In the world of cryptocurrency, scams have evolved to take advantage of the digital age’s most recognizable faces: celebrities. One growing and deeply concerning trend is celebrity impersonation crypto scams, where scammers pose as famous figures to promote fraudulent...
Crypto and Cross-Border Scams: Why International Cooperation is Key

Crypto and Cross-Border Scams: Why International Cooperation is Key

by Thomas Alber | Sep 9, 2024 | Banking, Blockchain Technology, Crypto, Crypto Scams, For Peace Officers, latest-news, Money Laundering, Organized Crime

Cryptocurrency has revolutionized the financial landscape, offering a decentralized, efficient, and borderless means of transferring funds. Unfortunately, it has also become a powerful tool for international crime syndicates, facilitating a wide array of scams....
Combating Crypto Scams on the Local Law Enforcement Level

Combating Crypto Scams on the Local Law Enforcement Level

by Thomas Alber | Sep 8, 2024 | Crypto, Crypto Scams, For Peace Officers, latest-news

Cryptocurrency, once a niche interest, has grown into a global financial tool. With its rise, the misuse of cryptocurrency has surged as well. As fraudsters increasingly exploit the decentralized nature of digital currencies, local law enforcement agencies are faced...
Ransomware and Crypto: The Unholy Alliance Fueling a Global Crime Wave

Ransomware and Crypto: The Unholy Alliance Fueling a Global Crime Wave

by Thomas Alber | Sep 3, 2024 | Banking, Crypto Scams, For Peace Officers, For the Public, latest-news

The rise of ransomware attacks has become one of the most significant and pervasive threats to cybersecurity worldwide. These attacks, where malicious actors encrypt a victim’s data and demand payment in exchange for the decryption key, have grown exponentially...
The Rise of Pig Butchering Scams: How Cryptocurrency Investors Are Being Lured and Exploited

The Rise of Pig Butchering Scams: How Cryptocurrency Investors Are Being Lured and Exploited

by Thomas Alber | Sep 2, 2024 | Chinese Organized Crime, Crypto, Crypto Scams, For the Public, latest-news, Organized Crime

In the digital age, scams have evolved into increasingly sophisticated operations that exploit unsuspecting victims through advanced technology. Among these, the “pig butchering” scam stands out for its meticulous and calculated nature. This term, derived...
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