Guest Blog by Laura Cook, Esq., Director of Training & Technical Assistance, National Center for Victims of Crime Crimes affecting vulnerable populations, such as older adults, can pose unique challenges to those who advocate for such victims. When it comes to abuse of older adults, we know that approximately 90 percent of crimes are perpetrated […]
Cybercrime Victims: A Law Enforcement Perspective
Victims often turn to law enforcement when they are affected by cybercrime. Most law enforcement agencies are not equipped to take on cybercrime calls. However, some have critical response teams for large-scale cybercrime, like the Michigan State Police’s Emergency Operation: The Michigan Cyber-Command Center (MC3). The MC3 is a group of skilled private and public […]
NICB and Cybercrime Support Network Partner to Warn the Public About COVID-19 Scams
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) and the Cybercrime Support Network (CSN) are partnering to educate online users about scams surrounding COVID-19, and what consumers need to watch out for when surfing the web, working online, or e-learning from home. With a high volume of people now working from home and e-learning, there is the potential for […]
National Caregiver’s Day – Top Scams Affecting Older Adults: How You Can Help
Cybercrime affects every age group. Often, older adults are targeted by scammers for their more established savings, medical benefits, tax information, etc. In 2019, the FBI/IC3 received 68,013 complaints from victims over the age of 60 with adjusted losses in excess of $835 million (Keep in mind that age is not a required detail in […]
Impostors: Stealing Money, Damaging Lives
Guest Blog by AARP. They may contact you by phone. Or online. They may even come right to your front door. They may say you have committed a crime and offer you a chance to avoid arrest (if you pay them a fee, of course). They may even offer you love. Indeed, their pitches may […]
The Epidemic of Romance Fraud
Guest Blog by Steve Baker, International Investigations Specialist, Better Business Bureau What is romance fraud? Scammers create fake profiles, often using stolen photos, and typically contact people on dating sites and social media. They then may spend months communicating daily with victims and building an emotional bond. At some point, they will claim to need […]