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…
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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…
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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…
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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 –…
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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…
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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…
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Cryptocurrency Scams: The Ultimate Guide to Avoiding the Latest Threats in 2025
Learn how to identify and avoid cryptocurrency scams in 2025. This comprehensive guide covers the latest scam types, red…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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“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…
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Four Pharmacy Owners Sentenced in Landmark $13 Million Healthcare Fraud Case: A Deep Dive into the Conspiracy and Its Implications
In a significant victory against healthcare fraud, four pharmacy owners have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles…
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Ippei Mizuhara Sentenced to 57 Months: How Shohei Ohtani’s Trusted Interpreter Stole $17 Million in Shocking Gambling Scandal
Santa Ana, California – October 2024 – In a shocking case of betrayal and financial fraud, Ippei Mizuhara, the former…
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Top 10 Online Scams in 2025: How to Recognize and Protect Yourself from Phishing, Romance Scams, and More
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, online scams have become increasingly sophisticated, targeting individuals and businesses alike. As we move…
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Dr. Adrian Dexter Talbot Gets Stiff 7-Year Prison Sentence for $5.4 Million Opioid Scheme: 1.8 Million Doses Illegally Distributed
Slidell – A Louisiana physician has been handed a harsh sentence of 87 months in federal prison for his…
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Google AI Secrets at Risk? Linwei Ding Faces 14 Counts of Espionage and Trade Secret Theft in China Scheme
The high-stakes world of artificial intelligence (AI) development has become a battleground for global technological dominance. A new superseding…
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Cedric Wormely Indicted on Ten Counts of Wire Fraud in Vermont Romance Scam
Case Highlights Concerns About Online Romance Scams and Financial Exploitation Burlington, Vermont – A federal grand jury in Vermont…
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Petros Fichidzhyan Pleads Guilty in $17 Million Medicare Hospice Fraud Scheme: A Deep Dive into Identity Theft and Money Laundering
The United States healthcare system, despite its advancements, remains vulnerable to fraudulent activities, particularly within programs like Medicare. These…
