Netflix series for social media scammer Sorokin

Scammers and tricksters are increasingly turning to social media for prospects

If you’re a film and TV buff, you’ll probably have noticed a recent surge in ‘scammer stories’ such as the new Netflix miniseries Inventing Anna, which chronicles the activities of convicted fraudster Anna Sorokin. Simply by pretending to be rich heiress Anna Delvey, Sorokin came dangerously close to: Securing $40million (around £29m) from US major…

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How to avoid social media scams

An increasing number of people falling victim to social media investment scams

An increasing number of people are being duped into investing in social media scams. According to the US-based Federal Trade Commission, social media was “…far more profitable to scammers in 2021 than any other method of reaching people.” When you think about it, social media is a scammer’s dream. They have access to the same…

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Top 7 cryptocurrency scams

Seven cryptocurrency scams to look out for

Cryptocurrency is a new and fast-moving sector, which is probably why it hasn’t been covered in previous posts. After all, where does one start? Luckily, this question was answered last week after we found evidence of people being duped into handing over large sums. Unsurprisingly, the swiftly-expanding nature and popularity of cryptocurrencies have led to…

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How to challenge a statutory demand

Company directors, business owners, and individuals can expect to receive more statutory demands in 2022 compared to previous years. Why? Covid-19 has forced many people and companies to give more credit than usual, and making a statutory demand is the first thing they’ll do when attempting to recover overdue debts. A statutory demand is a…

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