When the Line Between Conviction and Cash Gets Blurry
Sarah Mitchell
A few years ago, I wrote about cryptocurrency skeptics. Not the people who think blockchain is overrated—I mean the genuine doubters. The ones who openly mocked digital assets as schemes…
Scamming And Scammers
The $27 Million Hospice Fraud Bust: Why Criminals Target the Vulnerable
Chris Sullivan
A $27 million hospice fraud operation just got shut down in LA. Federal agents raided the operation, made arrests, and collected evidence. It’s the kind of thing that makes headlines…
When Trust Breaks Down: Understanding Scams, Power Plays, and How to Protect Yourself
Natalie Foster
When institutions fail us, people lose faith. That’s exactly what happened during a dramatic period in Philippine politics that revealed something far deeper than just political theater—it exposed how easily…
Why Scammers Love People Who Wait Too Long on Important Decisions
Rachel Adams
You know what keeps me up at night? Watching smart, capable people fall victim to scams that could’ve been prevented with a little planning. And here’s the thing that surprised…
Understanding Scammers and Scams: Why Good People Fall for Bad Schemes
When you hear about someone getting scammed, it’s easy to judge from the outside. “How could they fall for that?” we think. “I would never.” But here’s the truth: scammers…
Why Modern Scammers Are Better Than Ever (And What That Means for You)
Tom Harrington
I’ve been in IT long enough to remember when the biggest security threat was a teenager with a dial-up modem and too much time on their hands. Those days are…
Understanding Financial Scams: What We Can Learn From Recent Fraud Support Efforts
Last week, I was speaking with a friend who lost £3,000 to an investment scam. She’d done what she thought was due diligence. She’d checked websites, read reviews, even spoken…
The Evolution of Modern Scams: How Fraudsters Are Adapting Their Tactics in 2024
Stuart Glover
In an era where technology connects us instantly across the globe, it has also opened new avenues for fraudsters to exploit unsuspecting victims. The landscape of scamming has transformed dramatically…
The Rise of Political Scams: How Social Media Creates Perfect Conditions for Exploitation
In an increasingly polarized digital landscape, scammers have discovered a goldmine of opportunity by exploiting the passionate communities that form around political movements. Recent incidents of high-profile scams targeting devoted…
The Rise of Anti-Scam Bots: How AI is Fighting Back Against Phone Scammers
The world of phone scams has become increasingly sophisticated, with scammers using automated dialing tools to rapidly dial numbers and connect with unsuspecting victims. However, a new development in the…