This category has articles related to common fraud scams and schemes. Learn how con artists and scammers work to manipulate unsuspecting people into divulging their personal information and giving up their money.
In this section, you’ll find articles on identity theft, dating scams, insurance fraud, phishing, lottery schemes and more. In addition, we provide helpful advice on how to keep your personal information and your money safe. Also, we cover how private investigators go about investigating fraudulent activity and how to report crimes to the proper authorities.
Protect yourself from Amazon Prime scams where fake emails threaten high renewal fees to steal your data. These phishing attempts use urgent language and fake links. Always verify your account by going directly to Amazon’s website or app, check the official Message Center, and enable two-step verification for security.
Doxing, the malicious act of revealing private information online, poses significant risks for private investigators. This article explores the dangers of doxing, its legal and ethical implications, and how investigators can safeguard their personal and professional information. Understanding these risks is crucial for maintaining privacy and security in an increasingly digital world.
According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in 2020, consumers lost an estimated $5.8 billion to online fraud. This article provides an overview of fraud investigations related to fraud, scams, and schemes that criminals use to deceive unsuspecting people into revealing personal information. Although there are many scams, this article … Read more
Were you ripped off online? If you’ve been victimized by online fraud, this article explains how to report it to the proper authorities. It includes a step-by-step method for forcing dishonest individuals or businesses on the internet to treat you fairly—or at least how to cause them so much pain … Read more
Overview of Insurance Fraud and Helpful Resources for Investigations The article provides an overview of insurance fraud investigation resources. Insurance fraud is any act committed to fraudulently obtain payment from an insurer or insurance company. Insurance fraud, scams, and schemes have become the most prevalent and costly white-collar crimes. This … Read more
Many people receive complaints from frustrated users who receive harassing and abusive phone calls from a telemarketing research company named Abt SRBI. Some people have been the victim of Abt SRBI harassment via multiple harassing phone calls from the company each night.
Telephone scams are illegal, deceptive, and highly costly. Getting “slammed” (having your long-distance telephone carrier switched without our permission) is becoming increasingly common. Three out of every five people surveyed by the National Consumers League report that they or someone they know has been a victim of slamming.
Overview Half of all internet users get at least one phishing email per day. That number rises considerably among those active on email and social media. Phishing emails are designed to get you to provide personal information, such as your bank account number, routing number, Social Security number, birth date, etc. … Read more
This article provides an overview of catfish investigations related to online dating fraud, scams, and schemes. Additionally, it provides guidance on identifying catfishing, investigating the perpetrators, and reporting the crime. Online Dating The internet and internet-connected devices are integral to the lives of most people. People constantly use the internet’s … Read more