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The Ultimate Guide to Avoiding Online Scams (2025 Update): Your Shield in the Digital World
The internet connects us, empowers us, and entertains us. It’s an indispensable tool for modern life. But lurking beneath the…
Beyond the Bin: How Dumpster Diving for Documents Fuels Identity Theft and Corporate Espionage
Your Trash, Their Target: Secure Your Documents.
Federal Law Enforcement in Chicago Seizes $214 Million in Alleged “Pump and Dump” Investment Fraud
Federal Law Enforcement Cracks Down on $214 Million "Pump and Dump" Scheme in Chicago: Seven Individuals Indicted in Connection with…
ACH & Banking Fraud: The Ultimate Guide to Prevention, Detection, & Recovery
Don't Be a Victim: Master ACH and Banking Fraud Prevention.
Comprehensive Financial Fraud Prevention & Detection: A Guide to Protecting Yourself and Your Business
The intentional misrepresentation of information or identity to deceive others for financial gain stands as a pervasive and ever-evolving threat…
Florida Man and 10 Companies Ordered to Pay Over $20 Million for Brazen COVID-19 Relief Fraud
Elaborate Scheme Used Fake Payroll Data to Steal Millions in PPP and EIDL Funds – In a stark reminder of…
Garantex Crypto Exchange Takedown: $96 Billion Money Laundering Network Dismantled in US-Led International Operation
Global Crypto Crackdown: Garantex Exchange Shut Down.
California Lawyer Gets 5+ Years in Federal Prison for $2.4 Million Client Fund Theft: A Case of Wire Fraud, Money Laundering, and Luxury Spending
Ferrari, Maserati, and Millions: Lawyer's High Life Funded by Client Trust Fund Fraud
Multi-State Healthcare Fraud Settlement: Doctors, Labs, and Marketers Pay $1.9M in Kickback Scheme
COLUMBIA, S.C. – In a significant crackdown on healthcare fraud, a multi-state settlement has been reached, resulting in over $1.9…
U.S. Cracks Down on Chinese Cyber Espionage: Seizes Domains, VPS, and Sanctions Hackers Linked to Treasury Breach
WASHINGTON D.C. – In a decisive move against state-sponsored cyber threats, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has unsealed indictments…
Trivikram Reddy Forfeits $40M in Overseas Accounts After Massive Healthcare Fraud
WAXAHACHIE, TX (March 5, 2025) – Trivikram Reddy, a 43-year-old nurse practitioner from Waxahachie, Texas, has been ordered to forfeit…
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…