The Pig Butchering Invasion Has Begun
WIRED | We talk a lot about scamming operations in Southeast Asia, but the criminal organizations that run them have expanded their operations worldwide.
I Want You (Your Money)
Romance scammers lurk behind screens, weaving deceitful tales to lure victims. Read a firsthand account from a woman dedicated to exposing online fraudsters.
Money-Laundering Practices in the Online Scam Industry
Global China Pulse | Money laundering for scam operations is big business in Cambodia, where workers help scammers move stolen funds to hide their source.
Keanu Reeves Is Not in Love With You
Explore one woman's hilarious and fascinating quest to expose the truth behind fraudulent Twitter profiles. Romance scammers have met their match.
“Who’s behind these scammy text messages…?”
Search Engine Podcast | An investigative reporter travels halfway around the world to find out who is sending him random wrong-number texts and why.
Pig Butchering Scams: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver | John Oliver discusses a popular internet scam and why it’s easier to fall for it than you might think.
‘Stablecoins’ Enabled $40 Billion in Crypto Crime Since 2022
WIRED | A Chainalysis report finds that stablecoins, tied to the value of the US dollar, were used in the majority of crypto-based scam transactions and sanctions evasion in 2023.
The Psychology of Fraud, Persuasion and Scam Techniques
Martina Dove | An in-depth explanation of not only why we fall for scams and how fraudsters use technology and other techniques to manipulate others, but also why fraud prevention advice is not always effective.