Posts Tagged ‘con’
Cybercrime: Beware of Ukraine donation scams
It is hard not to be affected by the horrific scenes of war from Ukraine that appear daily on our screens. We can only empathise with the innocent people caught in the crossfire. Most of us feel helpless, but want to help anyway we can. Consequently, there has been a global outpouring of cash and…
Read MoreSwindlers and the power of persuasion
Several posts have referenced convicted fraudster Elizabeth Holmes recently because the Theranos scandal is a good example of how the power of persuasion can lead to innocent investors losing substantial amounts. Many of those who invested in Theranos were shrewd and experienced. And yet, they were completely unaware of the fraud taking place under their…
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