by Thomas Alber | Aug 11, 2025 | Chinese Organized Crime, Crypto Scams, For the Public, latest-news, Organized Crime
Scammers, Slavery, and Billions in FraudWhat’s Really Behind That Random Text or EmailWhen a call, text, or email arrives out of nowhere—whether claiming you’ve won a prize, owe money, or must download software—it’s easy to dismiss it as just another nuisance. But...
by Thomas Alber | Oct 21, 2024 | Crypto, Crypto Scams, For the Public, latest-news, Organized Crime
Cryptocurrencies have revolutionized various industries, offering new ways to transact and store value. However, alongside legitimate uses, digital currencies have become tools for criminal activities, particularly in healthcare fraud. The inherent qualities of...
by Thomas Alber | Oct 2, 2024 | Banking, Crypto, For the Public, latest-news, Money Laundering, Organized Crime
Synthetic identity fraud (SIF) is one of the most rapidly growing forms of financial crime in the U.S., with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) estimating that it accounts for up to 80% of all credit card fraud losses (Federal Trade Commission, 2022). In SIF,...
by Thomas Alber | Sep 29, 2024 | Blockchain Technology, Crypto, For Peace Officers, latest-news, Organized Crime
Human trafficking is one of the most severe and pervasive human rights violations, affecting millions of individuals worldwide (International Labour Organization, 2021). It generates an estimated $150 billion annually through the exploitation of people in forced...
by Thomas Alber | Sep 26, 2024 | Crypto, For the Public, latest-news, Organized Crime
Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts a victim’s data, rendering it inaccessible until a ransom is paid. The rise of cryptocurrency as the preferred method of ransom payment has transformed ransomware from isolated incidents into a pervasive, global...
by Thomas Alber | Sep 25, 2024 | Banking, Basics, Crypto, For the Public, latest-news, Money Laundering, Organized Crime
Cryptocurrencies, with their decentralized nature and promise of anonymity, have revolutionized the financial landscape. However, they have also opened new avenues for criminal activities that transcend national borders, creating significant challenges for law...