When you work in fraud investigations long enough, you see patterns. Slick talkers. Overpromises. Big payouts “coming soon.” But every scammer owes something to the man whose name became the blueprint for one of the most infamous schemes in history: Charles Ponzi.
Read MoreOnce you send money, they keep asking for more. If you stop responding, they guilt trip you. Some even threaten to expose private photos in a tactic known as sextortion. Others use victims as money mules, tricking them into laundering stolen funds without even knowing it.
Read MoreThis system isn’t official or set in stone, but it’s a great way to make sense of who’s doing what in the digital world. Whether you’re new to cybersecurity or just curious, understanding these hacker "hats" can give you a better sense of how these roles fit into the bigger picture.
Read MoreNot exactly the type of position you want to be in when you're jobless. So how do you stay safe while searching for a job online?
Read MoreInspired by tools like FraudGPT and WormGPT. Bad actors utilize creating their own personal malicious LLM's.
Read MoreWhat makes fraud in digital assets so tricky is the anonymity and global nature of cryptocurrencies. Scammers can operate from anywhere, hide their identities, and move funds across borders in seconds.
Read MoreHere's a breakdown of how rug pulls work and a closer look at the three key players who run the show.
Read MoreThis perspective resembles a wave, which explains why fraud often feels like it arrives in surges.
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