Online Scam Resource Library

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Why Financial Crime Persists in an AI-enabled World

Finextra | Crime organizations take full advantage of generative AI tools to run their operations at massive scale.

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Bitcoin ATM fraud hits record $333 million: FBI

Business Insider | The FBI reports that scammers stole more than $333 million from victims using Bitcoin ATM fraud in 2025.

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Scam Targeting Shifts to Younger Consumers

PYMNTS | Dispelling the misconception that scammers typically target older adults, research shows that younger, affluent, college-educated consumers face the highest scam exposure.

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Scammers spoof FBI website for cybercrime complaints

KHOU | The FBI is warning about fake websites designed to mimic the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). The sites are designed to trick people into entering personal and banking details.

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Fraud Behind Bars: The Inside Story of a Prison Scam

Truth Be Told | Sarasota, Florida detectives uncovered a national crime ring. It was all part of an $80 million scam operation orchestrated from within prisons in nearby Georgia.

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Police warn parents of phone scam that claims their child is hurt

Idaho News 6 | Police are warning parents about a new phone scam. Scammers are calling parents, pretending to be medics, and claiming their child has been injured.