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The Hacker’s Playbook: Understanding Modern Cyber Intrusion Techniques and Defenses
The digital age has brought unprecedented connectivity and convenience, but it has also opened the door to a new breed…
COVID-19 Relief Fraud: The Case of Casie Hynes and the $2 Million+ Scheme – A Deep Dive into Pandemic Loan Abuse
The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented economic challenges, prompting the US government to launch massive relief programs like the Paycheck Protection…
Unmasking the Mirage: How to Spot AI-Generated Real Estate Scams
The allure of a dream home or a lucrative investment property can be powerful. However, the rise of artificial intelligence…
Fraud and Scam Protection in Financial Institutions: 2025 Strategies, Trends, and Lessons from the MGM Cyberattack
The financial services industry is under siege. In an era defined by rapid digital transformation, financial institution groups – encompassing…
Fake Tax Docs & Kickbacks: Inside a $5 Million COVID-19 Relief Fraud Case
MEMPHIS, TN – A Mississippi woman has admitted to masterminding a sophisticated scheme that defrauded the U.S. government's Paycheck Protection…
New Orleans Financier Michael Depetrillo Pleads Guilty in $9.2 Million Forex Investment Fraud Scheme
NEW ORLEANS, LA (February 19, 2025) – Michael Brian Depetrillo, a 43-year-old New Orleans resident, pleaded guilty on February 18,…
Cryptocurrency Scams: The Ultimate Guide to Avoiding the Latest Threats in 2025
Learn how to identify and avoid cryptocurrency scams in 2024. This comprehensive guide covers the latest scam types, red flags,…
Affinity Fraud 2025: Spot, Avoid, & Report
The digital age has amplified both the connectivity and the vulnerability of our communities. Investment scams, particularly affinity fraud, which…
Thomas Addaquay Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for $7 Million Tax Refund and Romance Scam Conspiracy
ATLANTA, GA (February 12, 2025) – A sophisticated, multi-layered fraud operation spanning several years and impacting victims across the United…
The Escalating Crisis of Identity Theft and Data Breaches: A 2025 Survival Guide
The Digital Age Dilemma: Convenience vs. Catastrophic Risk The digital revolution has woven itself into the fabric of our lives,…
Phobos Ransomware Ring Busted: Roman Berezhnoy and Egor Nikolaevich Glebov Charged in $16M+ Global Cybercrime Spree
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a sweeping international operation, the U.S. Justice Department has unsealed charges against two Russian nationals accused…
Navigating the Murky Waters of Deception: Understanding the SAVE Act and the Fight Against Fraud & Scams
In an era defined by rapid technological advancement and increasingly sophisticated methods of deception, the battle against fraud and scams…
“Zero-Click” Attacks Exploit Text Messages: FBI Urges iPhone and Android Users to Delete Suspicious Texts
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a stark warning to millions of iPhone and Android users across the…
Four Pharmacy Owners Sentenced in Landmark $13 Million Healthcare Fraud Case: A Deep Dive into the Conspiracy and Its Implications
Justice Served: Four Pharmacy Owners Sentenced in $13M Healthcare Fraud Conspiracy as DOJ Intensifies Crackdown on Medical Fraud
Ippei Mizuhara Sentenced to 57 Months: How Shohei Ohtani’s Trusted Interpreter Stole $17 Million in Shocking Gambling Scandal
Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, sentenced to 57 months for stealing $17 million in a gambling scandal. Learn how…