What is Cryptocurrency and Why Are Criminals Moving to It?

by Thomas Alber | Sep 22, 2024 | Blockchain Technology, Chinese Organized Crime, Crypto, For Peace Officers, latest-news, Organized Crime

Cryptocurrency has transformed the financial landscape, offering decentralized, secure, and often anonymous ways to conduct transactions. While these features present numerous benefits, they also attract criminals who exploit the technology for illicit purposes. This...

Gift Card Scams: Why Scammers Ask for Payment in Gift Cards

by Thomas Alber | Sep 22, 2024 | For the Public, latest-news

Gift card scams have become one of the most pervasive forms of financial fraud, costing victims millions of dollars annually. Scammers prefer gift cards as a payment method due to their anonymity, ease of access, and difficulty in tracing once funds are spent. Unlike...

🚨 Another day, another scammer sliding into USCryptoCop’s messages! 🚨

by Thomas Alber | Sep 21, 2024 | Crypto Scams, For the Public, latest-news

But guess what? They tried, they failed, and now they’re BLOCKED & DELETED! 🚫📵Scammer: *0 – USCryptoCop: *Too many to count! 😂When will they learn? 👀 #ScammerFail #USCryptoCop DON’T RESPOND TO UNSOLICITED TEXTS!

Importance of Collaborative Training for Judges, Prosecutors, Police, Paralegals, and Trial Prep Assistants in Cryptocurrency-Related Cases

by Thomas Alber | Sep 21, 2024 | Crypto, Crypto Scams, For Peace Officers, latest-news, Money Laundering

Judges and prosecutors play a crucial role in shaping the outcomes of cryptocurrency-related cases, and their understanding of cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and the role these technologies play in facilitating criminal acts is more important than ever. As the...

🚨 FREE Training Opportunity for Patrol Officers! 🚨

by Thomas Alber | Sep 21, 2024 | For Peace Officers, latest-news

Join us for the Cryptocurrency for the Patrol Officer Course at Kansas Crossing Casino in Pittsburg, Kansas, on October 16, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.This in-person course is designed to equip patrol officers with the essential knowledge and tools to identify,...

SCAM ALERT

by Thomas Alber | Sep 21, 2024 | For the Public, latest-news

URGENT SCAM ALERTFriends, several of you have shared experiences about a concerning scam in the past few weeks:Scam Details:You receive a call from someone claiming to be from Coinbase, stating that your account has been compromised.The caller has personal details...