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Hiring A Private Investigator To Track Scammers Is A Bad Idea Helping Scam Victims Avoid Being Scammed Again A SCARS Special Report SCAM VICTIM WARNING Anyone that claims to do any aspect of scam or scammer investigation must be licensed by their state/province/government as a PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR. This also includes any form of money tracing & recovery. If you are contacted by anyone claiming to be an investigator, they are [...]
Rewards for Justice – U.S. Government Reward Offer U.S Department of State Offers Rewards for Cybercriminals A SCARS Special Report The Biden Administration Is Focused On Stoping Cybercriminals Rewards for Justice – Reward Offer for Information on Foreign Malicious Cyber Activity Against U.S. Critical Infrastructure The U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program, which is administered by the Diplomatic Security Service, is offering a reward of [...]
FBI Releases 2020 Internet Crime Report In 2020, while the American public was focused on protecting our families from a global pandemic and helping others in need, cybercriminals took advantage of an opportunity to profit from our dependence on technology to go on an Internet crime spree. These criminals used phishing, spoofing, extortion, and various types of Internet-enabled fraud to target the most vulnerable in our society - medical workers searching for personal protective [...]
Darknet Cybercrime is Exploding in Southeast Asia Global Coordination On The Dark Web Is Enabling The Escalation Of Cybercrime! The United Nations Office of Drugs & Crime (UNODC) releases a new report on this important topic! UNODC Report: Darknet Cybercrime is on the Rise in Southeast Asia 25 February 2021 In a new report produced by The United Nations Drugs and Crime (UNODC) titled “Darknet Cybercrime Threats to [...]
Warning: Scammers Are Impersonating The U.S. Government More Than Ever! The holiday season revealed an increase in government impersonator scams. Knowing the warning signs will help to reduce vulnerability, and prevent yourself or your friends or family from being scammed. Government Imposter Scams on the Rise Courtesy of the United States Army Criminal Investigation Command (CID) by Ronna Weyland, Army CID, Quantico, Virginia, United States Adapted by SCARS [...]
New Scam Victims Please Read This: SCARS 3 Steps™ A Guide for New Scam Victims Help to End the Scam and Begin Again Article Abstract The aftermath of falling victim to a scam leaves individuals in a state of shock and confusion, unsure of the next steps to take. This guide, tailored for new scam victims, outlines three fundamental steps crucial for recovery. It emphasizes the need to refrain from [...]
SCARS™ CYBER BASICS: Ransomware Ransomware Is A Multi-Billion Dolar Industry This document is written for more technical readers. Ransomware is malware that locks your computer and mobile devices or encrypts your electronic files. When this happens, you can’t get to the data unless you pay a ransom. HOWEVER, THIS IS NOT GUARANTEED AND YOU SHOULD NEVER PAY! What Is Ransomware? Ransomware is a type of malware that prevents you from accessing your computer (or the [...]
SCARS™ Special Report: UNODC Cybercrime And COVID19 Risks and Responses During the global Chinese Coronavirus Pandemic scammers & cybercriminals worldwide are working overtime to take advantage of this unique opportunity to scam tens of millions of victims. The following is the analysis of this situation from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime - a United Nations oversight body tracking global transnational crime trends. This report is from the UNODC Cybercrime and Anti-Money Laundering [...]
SCARS™ Special Report: 2019 Internet Crime Report Released Data Reflects an Evolving Threat and the Importance of Reporting “Criminals are getting so sophisticated. It is getting harder and harder for victims to spot the red flags and tell real from fake.” Donna Gregory, chief, IC3 Internet-enabled crimes and scams show no signs of letting up, according to data released by the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) in its 2019 Internet Crime Report. The last calendar year saw [...]
SCARS™ Special Report: Fighting Cybercriminals In A Connected Future World Insights From The Europol-INTERPOL Cybercrime Conference Examined Latest Cyber Threats, Trends And Strategies At The Hague, Netherlands 2019 A couple of months back, more than 400 experts from law enforcement, the private sector, and academia have gathered this week at Europol’s headquarters in The Hague for what is one of the world’s biggest platforms of exchange on cybercrime. Europol-INTERPOL Cybercrime Conference examined the latest [...]
BBC Tech Tent PODCAST Presented By SCARS™ Indian Call Centre Tech Support Scam Shut Down Also Facebook's Libra Cryptocurrency, and More If you want to share this podcast, click on the link below BBC Tech Tent Podcast Copyright © 2019 BBC - Downloaded With Permission of BBC Please note that we NEVER recommend any form of SCAMBAITING To Hear All Of Our SCARS|PODCASTS™ « Click Here » Tags: BBC Podcast Presented by SCARS, [...]
SCARS™ Cybersecurity Guide: Protecting Against Ransomware All about ransomware Ever wondered what all the ransomware fuss is about? You've heard about it at the office or read about it in the news. Maybe you've got a pop-up on your computer screen right now warning of a ransomware infection. Well, if you’re curious to learn all there is to know about ransomware, you’ve come to the right place. We'll tell you about ransomware’s different forms, how [...]
When Should A Scam Victim Feel Shame? Shame & Scam Victim Recovery Recovery Psychology - A SCARS Insight No Scam Victim Should Ever Feel Shame, Yet Most Do! Part of it is the event, part is their failure to act against the scam! Most scam victims never even report the scam or the scammer, instead they living in a partial state of denial while their anger or depression takes control. [...]
RSN™ Guide: Online Crime Type Definitions Online Or Cybercrimes Come In Many Different Forms This is a short overview of each. 419/Overpayment: “419” refers to the section in Nigerian law regarding con artistry and fraud and is associated with requests for help facilitating the transfer of money. The sender of the “419” letter or email offers the recipient a commission or share in the profits of a transfer of money, but will first request the [...]
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