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THANKSGIVING IS DRAWING NEAR… BUT SCAM SEASON IS ALREADY HERE!

by Thomas Alber | Nov 1, 2026 | Crypto Scams, For the Public, latest-news

THANKSGIVING IS DRAWING NEAR… BUT SCAM SEASON IS ALREADY HERE!As we prepare for Thanksgiving and the holiday shopping season, scammers are already hard at work trying to steal your hard-earned money!⚠️ FAKE ADS promoting unbelievable bargains.⚠️ FRAUDULENT WEBSITES...

🎃👻 HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM USCRYPTOCOP! 🤠🛡️

by Thomas Alber | Oct 27, 2026 | Crypto Scams, For the Public, latest-news

🎃👻 HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM USCRYPTOCOP! 🤠🛡️It's that spooky time of year when ghosts, goblins, witches, and monsters come knocking!But folks, the scariest creatures out there aren't wearing costumes… they're the SCAMMERS hiding behind your phone calls, text messages,...

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USCryptoCop Interview with the Bit Gazette on LinkedIn Live!

by Thomas Alber | Apr 18, 2026 | For Peace Officers, For the Public, For Victims, latest-news

Join us today on LinkedIn Live for a great conversation! April 18, 2026, at 5:00 UTC (12:00 Noon CDT) with our friends at Bit Gazette! Join us live on LinkedIn! #USCryptoCop

First 24-Hour Cryptocurrency Investigation Field Guide

by Thomas Alber | Apr 11, 2026 | Crypto, Crypto Scams, For Peace Officers, latest-news

🚨 New Resource for Law Enforcement: Cryptocurrency Investigation Field Guide Cryptocurrency-related crimes are evolving rapidly but so are the tools and training available to fight them. At USCryptoCop, we’ve developed a First 24-Hour Cryptocurrency Investigation...

Happy Easter!

by Thomas Alber | Mar 23, 2026 | For Peace Officers, For the Public, For Victims, latest-news

It is just around the corner!

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USCryptoCop Interview with the Bit Gazette on LinkedIn Live!

by Thomas Alber | Apr 18, 2026 | For Peace Officers, For the Public, For Victims, latest-news

Join us today on LinkedIn Live for a great conversation! April 18, 2026, at 5:00 UTC (12:00 Noon CDT) with our friends at Bit Gazette! Join us live on LinkedIn! #USCryptoCop

Happy Easter!

by Thomas Alber | Mar 23, 2026 | For Peace Officers, For the Public, For Victims, latest-news

It is just around the corner!

America’s Homegrown Scam Crisis: Prison-Based Fraud Targeting All 50 States

by Thomas Alber | Feb 15, 2026 | Crypto Scams, For Peace Officers, For the Public, For Victims, latest-news

For too long, when large-scale phone scams surfaced across the United States, the reflex was to look overseas. That assumption is wrong in this case. The “You Have a Warrant” and “Missed Jury Duty” scams impacting victims in all 50 states are not being run from...

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HAPPY HANUKKAH

by Thomas Alber | December 14, 2025 | latest-news, Basics, For Peace Officers, For the Public | 0 Comments

As we celebrate the Festival of Lights, #USCryptoCop honors the strength, resilience, and dedication of those working to protect our communities in both the physical and digital worlds. This season reminds us that even in times of uncertainty, a single light can drive...

💰 The Anatomy of an Investment Scam: Origins, Methods, and How They Work By USCryptoCop

by Thomas Alber | July 31, 2025 | latest-news, Basics, Crypto Scams, For Peace Officers, For the Public, For Victims | 0 Comments

Investment scams are among the most financially devastating frauds, targeting people from all walks of life with promises of fast wealth, zero risk, and insider knowledge. These schemes have evolved dramatically over the years—from mail-order Ponzi operations to...

The Legal Gray Area: How International Crypto Criminals Exploit Jurisdictional Loopholes

by Thomas Alber | September 25, 2024 | latest-news, Banking, Basics, Crypto, For the Public, Money Laundering, Organized Crime | 0 Comments

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...

Financial Fraud Targeting Military Personnel and Their Families: A Growing Threat

by Thomas Alber | September 16, 2024 | latest-news, Basics, Crypto Scams, For the Public, For Victims | 0 Comments

Military personnel and their families are pillars of sacrifice, duty, and resilience. However, the very qualities that make them strong also make them targets for increasingly sophisticated financial fraud schemes. From fraudulent investments to identity theft,...

The 10 Biggest Myths About Cryptocurrency: Separating Fact from Fiction

by Thomas Alber | August 18, 2024 | latest-news, Basics, Crypto, For the Public, Knowledge Base | 0 Comments

Cryptocurrency has revolutionized the financial world, offering a decentralized and secure means of transferring value across borders without the need for traditional financial institutions. Despite its growing popularity and adoption, many myths and misconceptions...

The Critical Partnership: Law Enforcement and Banking Professionals in the Fight Against Scams

by Thomas Alber | July 27, 2024 | latest-news, Banking, Basics, Crypto Scams, For Peace Officers, For the Public | 0 Comments

Scams have become a pervasive global issue, causing significant financial damage and undermining trust in financial systems. As scammers employ increasingly sophisticated tactics, the collaboration between law enforcement and banking professionals has become crucial...

Elder Fraud in the Digital Age: Targeting the Vulnerable Through Social Media and Email

by Thomas Alber | July 17, 2024 | latest-news, Banking, Basics, Crypto Scams, For the Public | 0 Comments

In the digital age, elder fraud has become an increasingly alarming issue, with scammers leveraging social media, email, and other online platforms to exploit the elderly. This demographic, often less familiar with the nuances of digital security, becomes a prime...

An Explanation of Blockchain Basics

by Thomas Alber | June 14, 2024 | latest-news, Banking, Basics, Blockchain Technology, Casino Industry, Charitable Gaming, Crypto, iGaming, Knowledge Base | 0 Comments

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,...

The Evolution of Crypto Scam Investigations: From Ponzi Schemes to Pig Butchering

by Thomas Alber | June 14, 2024 | latest-news, Basics, Crypto, Crypto Scams, For the Public, Knowledge Base | 0 Comments

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,...

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