scam awareness

The digital age has brought unprecedented access to information, but it has opened doors for malicious actors seeking to exploit human emotions. When a public figure like Pope Francis passes away, the global outpouring of grief and interest creates a fertile ground for scams. Cybercriminals are very fast to exploit...

Let's talk about Grandma. Even my own Grandma, bless her heart, still believes the internet runs on hamsters on little treadmills. She’s the sweetest spirit you’ll ever come across, and surprisingly naive. That's why, when I saw headlines about scammers exploiting Pope Francis' death, my blood ran cold. I imagined...

Hugh Austin, a 62-year-old from Port Jefferson, New York, will spend the next 18 years in prison for orchestrating a $12 million crypto fraud. Justice, you might think, has been served. I'm here to tell you that Austin's crimes are merely a symptom of a much larger, more insidious problem:...

Bad actors are using artificial intelligence (AI) to make their scams bigger, smarter, and harder to detect. These scams include cryptocurrency scams, blackmail, and tech support fraud, robbing victims of billions of dollars each year. These criminals are always one step ahead and changing tactics. This rapid evolution is leaving...

The cryptocurrency landscape is constantly evolving. With Bitcoin having recently reached an all-time high, more people than ever are entering this new frontier. The increased interest has been a magnet for scammers, who have most affected populations, including older adults. Crypto ATMs, which are better known as Bitcoin ATMs or...