by Thomas Alber | Jun 19, 2024 | Blockchain Technology, Crypto, Crypto Scams, For Peace Officers, Knowledge Base, latest-news, Money Laundering, NFTs, Organized Crime, PSA, Security & Enforcement
Officers, tired of feeling helpless when victims fall prey to cryptocurrency scams? Our free Cryptocurrency for Patrol Officer Course is here to help! Enhance your agency’s capabilities in combating financial crimes and protecting communities from organized...
by Thomas Alber | Jun 18, 2024 | For the Public, Gaming, Knowledge Base, latest-news, Money Laundering
Money laundering is a process by which criminals disguise the original ownership and control of proceeds of criminal conduct by making such proceeds appear to have derived from a legitimate source. Traditionally, this involved real estate, casinos, and financial...
by Thomas Alber | Jun 17, 2024 | Crypto, Crypto Scams, For the Public, Knowledge Base, latest-news
Cryptocurrency ATMs have rapidly proliferated globally, offering a convenient way for users to buy and sell digital currencies like Bitcoin. While these machines provide legitimate services to users, they have also become a favored tool for scammers and criminals....
by Thomas Alber | Jun 14, 2024 | Banking, Basics, Blockchain Technology, Casino Industry, Charitable Gaming, Crypto, iGaming, Knowledge Base, latest-news
1. Introduction to Blockchain TechnologyBlockchain is a decentralized ledger technology where data is stored in blocks that are linked together in a chain. Each block contains a list of transactions, and once a block is filled, it is linked to the previous block,...
by Thomas Alber | Jun 14, 2024 | Basics, Crypto, Crypto Scams, For the Public, Knowledge Base, latest-news
The evolution of crypto scam investigations has mirrored the growth and maturation of the cryptocurrency industry itself. As digital assets have gained popularity, the methods used by criminals have become more sophisticated, prompting advancements in investigative...
by Thomas Alber | Jun 14, 2024 | Chinese Organized Crime, Crypto, For Peace Officers, For the Public, latest-news, Money Laundering, Organized Crime
In recent years, the intersection of fentanyl distribution, cryptocurrency, and Chinese organized crime has emerged as a complex and evolving challenge for law enforcement and policymakers. The convergence of these elements has created a potent and often elusive...