Bitcoin burst onto the scene in the early 2010’s with a bizarre concept that spoke to a changing financial landscape. Powered by the seemingly uncrackable security known as “blockchain” programming, Bitcoin is “mined” by powerful computers solving complex math problems. Once a coin is “mined” by a computing rig strong …
Read MoreIn the age of the internet, the number of scams has only increased. One such vector for scams opened up roughly a decade ago when Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency became popular. Cryptocurrency is supposed to be more secure and anonymous than paying with a credit card or bank number online. …
Read MoreWith the recent results of the Georgia Senate race in, it looks like Congress might pass another addendum to the stimulus checks. Likewise, many people are still waiting on the $600 checks from the second round of stimulus sent out last week. Ahead of this, the Better Business Bureau has …
Read MoreOn Monday, Congress passed a COVID relief bill that includes direct payments of $600 to American households that make less than $150,000 per year. If you’re in that category and not a dependent or already on disability, then you’ve likely got some money coming your way. However, scammers are going …
Read MoreAuthorities in India have arrested over 50 people in Delhi on what they allege was a call center scam. According to the authorities, the group has been accused of defrauding over 4,500 people in the US and other countries. Court filings show the suspects may have defrauded their marks for …
Read MoreAround the holidays, people are looking to be charitable and get gifts for their loved ones. This makes it a perfect time for scammers to ply their trade of trying to part hard-working people from their money. Here are some of the more common holiday scams to be on the …
Read MoreScammers and fraudsters are always looking for new tools to steal from you, yet the basics never change. They want your money or your personal information, and they’ll trick you or scare you into giving it over. With that in mind, here are three scams that law enforcement agencies are …
Read MoreAs we approach the 2020 election, scammers are working hard for their own nefarious ends. The National Intelligence Agency revealed this week that foreign actors from Iran accessed public registration records to target voters with fraudulent emails. “We have already seen Iran sending spoofed emails designed to intimidate voters, incite …
Read MoreHalloween is the second-largest commercial holiday in America. With all that money up for grabs–not to mention so many people wearing masks–it’s a prime opportunity for scammers. Criminals are always looking for new ways to trick us. They’ll use the holiday as well as the unique circumstances of the pandemic …
Read MoreYesterday, Seagram’s liquor heiress Clare Bronfman was sentenced to 81 months in jail for her involvement with NXIVM. The organization used pyramid scheme tactics in order to lure victims into a depraved sex cult. What Was NXIVM? In case you missed it, NXIVM was a self-help multilevel marketing company founded …
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