New York, 10/02/2024 – Despite increasing awareness in recent years, pyramid schemes continue to be a pervasive threat to unsuspecting individuals seeking financial opportunities. In 2024, experts warn that these fraudulent schemes are evolving, finding new ways to hide under the guise of legitimate businesses. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself. What […]
A South Carolina attorney has admitted to playing a role in concealing funds tied to a massive California-based fraud operation. Peter J. Strauss, formerly of the Strauss Law Firm, pleaded guilty to charges related to the obstruction of asset seizure by federal authorities. Original Pressreleases… CHARLESTON, S.C. — Peter J. Strauss, 45, of Beaufort, has pleaded […]
Wire fraud continues to be a plague on financial transactions, and even the most tech-savvy individuals find themselves victims. Unfortunately, this trend will likely continue in 2024 as criminals get more resourceful, creating greater urgency for robust, dynamic fraud protection solutions. Here, we unpack the landscape of wire fraud in 2024, highlight emerging strategies for […]
From Public Servant to Schemer: Ex-Director Exploits Housing Funds for Family and Friends Greensboro, N.C. – Joann Johnson Davis, once entrusted with helping low-income families find safe and affordable housing, was sentenced to 30 months in prison today for exploiting her position for personal gain. The former Executive Director of the Chatham County Housing Authority […]
70 Current And Former NYCHA Employees Charged With Bribery And Extortion Offenses The news last week of 70 current and former New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) employees charged with bribery and extortion sent shockwaves through the city and beyond. In what the Department of Justice called the largest single-day takedown of its kind, a […]
Former Postal Employee Pleads Guilty To Workers’ Compensation Fraud CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Johnnie Franklin Sullivan, Sr., 73, of Mooresville, N.C., appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan C. Rodriguez today and pleaded guilty to workers’ compensation fraud for a job-connected injury, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western of North Carolina. Jeff Krafels, Special […]
San Jose, CA – The arrest of Chenguang Gong, a 57-year-old engineer, on charges of stealing classified missile tracking technology has sent shockwaves through the tech community and sparked heated debates about national security, intellectual property rights, and the potential for whistleblower retaliation. Gong, a Chinese national, allegedly downloaded sensitive information from his employer, a […]
2023 may be behind us, but the devious minds of scammers never rest. As technology evolves and social trends shift, so too do their cunning tactics. So, fasten your digital seatbelts, because we’re diving into the murky depths of 2024’s top scams – the phantoms lurking in the online shadows, waiting to steal your data, […]
AI-generated deepfakes are not simply manipulated videos or audios. They are, at their core, synthetic chameleons: digital creations crafted by artificial intelligence that seamlessly blend the real and the fabricated. But unlike regular chameleons blending into their surroundings, deepfakes aim to deceive, masquerading as authentic representations of reality to manipulate our perception. The rapid advancement […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybercrime, account takeover (ATO) attacks have emerged as a significant threat to online security. These sophisticated attacks involve gaining unauthorized access to user accounts, often for the purpose of financial gain or identity theft. While traditional security measures like passwords and multi-factor authentication (MFA) still play a role in preventing […]