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Synthetic Identity Fraud and Crypto: How Fake Identities Are Used in Financial 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,...
Crypto Crime as a Service: The Emergence of Black Market Solutions
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and privacy coins such as Monero have transformed global financial transactions by providing decentralized, anonymous, and borderless ways to transfer value. While these features offer many benefits, they have also opened the...
Leadership’s Crucial Role in Equipping Law Enforcement for the Cryptocurrency and Fraud Investigations Era
As criminals increasingly turn to cryptocurrency to evade detection and facilitate illegal activities, it is becoming imperative for law enforcement professionals at all levels to grasp this rapidly evolving landscape. Whether you're a leader shaping strategic...
Why It Takes a Team to Combat Scammers
In today’s interconnected digital age, scammers have evolved from simple con artists into highly organized, tech-savvy criminal enterprises. To effectively combat these evolving threats, it requires more than individual action—it necessitates a coordinated team effort...
Crypto and Cross-Border Scams: Why International Cooperation is Key
Cryptocurrency has revolutionized the financial landscape, offering a decentralized, efficient, and borderless means of transferring funds. Unfortunately, it has also become a powerful tool for international crime syndicates, facilitating a wide array of scams....
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