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...
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...
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...
by Thomas Alber | Aug 27, 2024 | For the Public, latest-news
Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid with a potency 50 to 100 times greater than morphine, has become a critical factor in the opioid epidemic gripping the United States. The story of its transformation from a medical drug to a lethal street substance is inextricably linked...
by Thomas Alber | Aug 24, 2024 | Crypto, Crypto Scams, For the Public, For Victims, latest-news
As cryptocurrency has grown into a mainstream financial asset, so too have the scams targeting unsuspecting investors. From phishing schemes to fraudulent investment platforms, cryptocurrency fraud has become alarmingly prevalent, leading to significant financial...