The Crypto Industry’s $28 Billion in ‘Dirty Money’
The New York Times | Crypto is gaining mainstream acceptance. But at least $28 billion tied to illicit activity has moved into crypto exchanges over the last two years alone.
How Scammers Use Crypto ATMs to Steal from Victims
The New York Times | Fraud losses involving crypto ATMs totaled $246.7 million in 2024. By the end of July 2025, losses had already reached $240 million according to FBI estimates.
I’ve Written About Loads of Scams. This One Almost Got Me.
The New York Times | A person called a reporter, asking for him by name. The caller ID said “Chase Bank.” The scammer had a ready answer for every question the reporter asked. It almost worked.
Scammer’s Manual: How to Launder Money and Get Away With It
New York Times | Governments and law enforcement face a complex, ever-evolving, and shape-shifting web of connections, preventing them from stopping the criminal organizations behind it all.