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Sextortion
Last week, authorities arrested Hadja Kone of Delaware for participating in a scheme to extort men in the U.S., Canada, and the UK, according to an April 12 Justice Department press release.
Financial Gains
The government is serious about stopping cyber threats to U.S. infrastructure– so serious that the State Department is offering millions under its Rewards for Justice Program for information leading to the identification or location of members of the ALPHV BlackCat ransomware group, according to a March 27 announcement.
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Medical Fraud – What You Need to Know
It’s a crime that costs Americans billions. An offense that endangers lives. And no one is immune from the effects of these unlawful acts– they literally affect each and every one of us. The crime is medical fraud.
Sextortion… How to Navigate It and Deter Further Attempts
Sextortion is a newer form of crime where scammers use explicit photos, personal allegations, or other sensitive material to extort money from their victims. People from all walks of life have been targeted for sextortion– women and men, young and old. It’s important to remember that being targeted by sextortion fraudsters doesn’t mean you’ve done […]
Can the FTC Stop the Scammers Coming for Your Money?
Not everyone has fallen victim to a scam, but everyone has been the target of an attempted scam.