Many things have developed since the cryptocurrency was first launched, including crypto scams. Forensic experts hit back at scammers with crypto recovery tools. Cryptocurrency has caused quite the uproar in the world of investments. It’s not just a subject matter of discussion on online forums but also becoming a crucial part of dinnertime conversations. However,…
Fraudsters may use variants of crypto scams to reach their targets and steal their coins. Cyber expert Timothy Benon lays out ways to protect crypto coins. Cryptocurrency crimes have shown a record-breaking increase in the past few years. A blockchain analysis firm released a statement informing “digital currency scammers took $14 billion worth of coins…
Rug pull is a deceptive method where crypto scammers introduce fake tokens to investors. Once they have enough investment from outside, they disappear. Since the early days of the internet, money swindlers have taken advantage of loopholes in security. Additionally, despite technological advancements and best security practices, scammers try to stay one-step ahead of law…
Computer forensics is the study of tools and techniques used to solve problems arising through the interaction of computers with the physical world. As computer crimes continue to escalate, organizations feel the need to hire qualified investigators who can join law enforcement and help curb growing financial fraud. A significant step towards achieving the goal…
Due Diligence services are generally performed due to requests by online scam victims or by a firm to acquire information on its liabilities, assets, financial health, etc. Industries’ complex and ever-changing landscape causes investors to face significant operational and financial challenges. Thus, correctly assessing the value of potential investments through diligence services can be imperative…
Penetrating a computer network can expose a company’s strengths and liabilities. Online hackers would do anything to get hold of this data. Here is how to avoid such attacks. Effective and reliable security is vital for any business’s operations. It reduces the risks to the company’s assets, infrastructure, and other expenses. However, recent advances in…
Pig-butchering refers to how a target is fattened up before being slaughtered. A highly sophisticated form of a romance scam that uses emotional manipulation to target victims. While the world tackled pandemic, vaccine mandates, and related issues, scammers spread a wave of financial fraud across nations. No less harmful than the deadly virus, the money-swindlers…
Brushing scam involves using third-party vendors like Amazon to send products people didn’t order. It’s a technique to exploit search engine rankings and steal information. Brushing is an old technique used by sellers where they pay money to fake buyers to write reviews or buy products and improve their positions on eCommerce websites. However, modern-day…
Phone scams come in many forms, such as technical support, fake charity, lottery, health insurance, website password request, and family members in peril. Phone scams have been around for ages. And with time, they have grown too. A recent report by the Federal Trade Commission indicates receiving about 1.4 million scam complaints in the first…
Scammers convince people to buy gift cards and reveal the numbers on the back of the cards to steal the money. Michigan, Chicago, and Pennsylvania State Police are warning consumers against scams involving gift cards in their latest announcement. Latest reports by the Federal Trade Commission reveal, “In the first nine months of 2021 alone,…