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CATFISHING – ROMANCE SCAMS

September 12, 2023 Cybercrime

What is Catfishing? The term “Catfishing” refers to a predator who takes information and images, typically from other people, and uses that information to create a new identity for themselves.  In some cases, the predator steals another individual’s complete identity, including their image, date of birth and residency, to create […]

CRYPTOCURRENCY SCAMS

May 1, 2023 Cybercrime

Let’s first start with the terms.  Blockchain is the technology that enables the existence of cryptocurrency.  The best known cryptocurrency is referred to as Bitcoin.  Bitcoin is the one for which blockchain technology, as is currently known, was created.  Cryptocurrency is a medium of exchange, such as the U.S. dollar, […]

HOW TO AVOID SOCIAL SECURITY SCAMS

March 1, 2023 Social Security

At Sunset Blvd. Investigations we receive many calls throughout the year from victims of Social Security scams. Per the Federal Trade Commission, American consumers lost $375 million to scammers impersonating government officials in 2021.  These scams were perpetrated via email, phone, letters, and text messages.  These fraudsters will go as […]

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