From Texts to Trafficking: The Full Scope of Wrong Number Scams and Their International Ties

by Thomas Alber | Aug 12, 2024 | Chinese Organized Crime, For the Public, For Victims, Knowledge Base, latest-news, Organized Crime

Wrong number text scams have emerged as a prominent form of fraud, exploiting digital communication channels to deceive individuals. Initially, these scams might seem benign, with perpetrators sending unsolicited text messages that appear harmless or even friendly....

Sextortion Unveiled: The Rise, Impact, and Strategies for Combatting This Digital Blackmail

by Thomas Alber | Aug 9, 2024 | For the Public, latest-news

Sextortion, a rapidly growing cybercrime, involves exploiting intimate images or videos to coerce victims into providing money, favors, or additional compromising material. This form of blackmail leverages sexually explicit content, and with the rise of digital...

From Crypto Hero to Hostage: The Fight to Free Tigran Gambaryan

by Thomas Alber | Aug 8, 2024 | For the Public, latest-news

In early 2024, Tigran Gambaryan, a former IRS agent renowned for his role in *Tracers in the Dark*, found himself in a dire situation. He was unlawfully detained in Nigeria—a shocking turn of events that has ignited a crucial campaign for his release. The “Free...

Cybercrime and State Interests: The Growing Impact of Chinese Organized Crime on Global Security

by Thomas Alber | Aug 6, 2024 | Chinese Organized Crime, Crypto Scams, For Peace Officers, latest-news

The surge in cyber fraud-related crimes has been nothing short of dramatic, driven by advancements in technology and the involvement of sophisticated organized crime groups. These crimes have evolved to exploit new digital platforms and are increasingly perpetrated by...

Cryptocurrency for the Patrol Officer Course

by Thomas Alber | Aug 5, 2024 | Crypto, For Peace Officers

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From Scholarships to Credit Cards: How to Shield Young Adults from Financial Fraud

by Thomas Alber | Aug 1, 2024 | For the Public, latest-news

In the digital age, young people are increasingly becoming targets of financial fraud, with scammers exploiting their inexperience and trustfulness. One prevalent scam targeting teenagers and young adults is scholarship fraud. Scammers often promise large scholarships...