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Social media crimes: Kat Torres

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Social media crimes: Kat Torres - Negative PID
In late 2022, two young Brazilian women went missing in the United States. Their disappearance led to an Instagram influencer with millions of followers.
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March 1, 2026 at 7:41 PM
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“ #Internetfraud has grown steadily, with 2024 setting new record-high losses — “a staggering $16.6 billion,” the F.B.I.’s annual #Internet #Crime Complaint Center wrote in a recent report.” www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/n...
I’ve Written About Loads of Scams. This One Almost Got Me.
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September 19, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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Snapchat sextortion rings
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#cybercrime #extortion #sextortion #snapchat #scams #onlineScams #fraud #internetFraud #identityTheft #onlineIdentity #romanceScams #financialScams #socialMedia #accounts #negativepid
Snapchat sextortion rings - Negative PID
Snapchat was designed for spontaneous communication and disappearing messages. These features attracted millions of young users, but they also created an
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April 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Cybercrime in MMORGPs

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#gaming #MMORPG #OSINT #darkWeb #onlineScams #internetFraud #moneyLaundering #trading #virtualGambling #lootBoxes #Gacha #skins #goldFarming #dungeonGrinding #powerLevelling #digitalLabour #socialMedia #accounts #negativepid
Cybercrime in MMORGPs - Negative PID
MMORPGs can attract millions of users from all over the world. These users spend hours of their lives having fun and socializing on their favourite platforms,
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April 3, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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The illusion of generosity online

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#influencers #giveaways #fakeCharities #scams #onlineScams #fraud #internetFraud #identityTheft #onlineIdentity #romanceScams #financialScams #socialMedia #accounts #negativepid
The illusion of generosity online - Negative PID
Scroll through almost any major social platform, and you will eventually encounter them. A smiling influencer announces a “massive giveaway.” A viral post
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March 15, 2026 at 10:55 AM
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There are a lot of evil corporations in the world, but nothing matches Meta. They have endangered millions of children due to poorly moderated content, and now it turns out they have made billions by ignoring fraud.

Tell Congress to repeal the shield laws!

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November 27, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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The Twitter Bitcoin scam

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#BarackObama #ElonMusk #JeffBezos #BillGates #Apple #twitter #bitcoin #crypto #scams #onlineScams #fraud #internetFraud #identityTheft #onlineIdentity #financialScams #socialMedia #accounts #negativepid
The Twitter Bitcoin scam - Negative PID
On July 15, 2020, Twitter, one of the world’s largest social media platforms, fell victim to an audacious attack. Verified accounts belonging to Barack Obama,
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April 1, 2026 at 1:16 AM
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CEO voice deepfake scams
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CEO voice deepfake scams - Negative PID
The rise of deepfake technology (i.e., AI-generated audio and video that convincingly mimics real people) has created a new frontier in corporate fraud. Among
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February 23, 2026 at 1:38 PM
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Deepfake celebrity scams
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#deepfakes #celebrities #celebrityScams #impersonation #scams #onlineScams #AI #fraud #internetFraud #identityTheft #onlineIdentity #romanceScams #financialScams #socialMedia #accounts #negativepid
Deepfake celebrity scams - Negative PID
As artificial intelligence advances, criminals are exploiting deepfake technology to target celebrities and their audiences. These scams leverage AI-generated
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April 1, 2026 at 12:33 PM
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Fake IDs: uncovering inconsistencies

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#fakeID #fakeIdentityCards #fakePassports #scams #onlineScams #fraud #internetFraud #identityTheft #onlineIdentity #romanceScams #financialScams #socialMedia #accounts #negativepid
Fake IDs: uncovering inconsistencies - Negative PID
It arrives as a scanned document attached to an email: a national ID, passport, or residence permit. On the surface, everything appears legitimate. But subtle
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March 24, 2026 at 11:19 PM
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The illusion of generosity online

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#influencers #giveaways #fakeCharities #scams #onlineScams #fraud #internetFraud #identityTheft #onlineIdentity #romanceScams #financialScams #socialMedia #accounts #negativepid
The illusion of generosity online - Negative PID
Scroll through almost any major social platform, and you will eventually encounter them. A smiling influencer announces a “massive giveaway.” A viral post
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March 20, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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Rental scams: recognize the red flags

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Rental scams: recognize the red flags - Negative PID
It begins with a photograph—a sunlit apartment, polished floors, a balcony overlooking the city. The price seems reasonable, perhaps even generous. And yet,
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March 19, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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The "Insta-Wellness" scams
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The “Insta-Wellness” Scams - Negative PID
Instagram has become one of the most influential marketplaces for wellness culture. What began as a space for sharing fitness routines, mental health
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March 9, 2026 at 6:28 AM
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The trading trap of Instagram Forex scams

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#forex #Instagram #IG #onlineTrading #pigButchering #scams #onlineScams #fraud #internetFraud #identityTheft #onlineIdentity #romanceScams #financialScams #socialMedia #accounts #negativepid
The trading trap of Instagram Forex scams - Negative PID
Instagram, the global hub for influencers, lifestyles, and self-branding, has become fertile ground for financial scams disguised as investment opportunities.
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April 8, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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The Twitter BitCoin scam

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The Twitter Bitcoin scam - Negative PID
On July 15, 2020, Twitter, one of the world’s largest social media platforms, fell victim to an audacious attack. Verified accounts belonging to Barack Obama,
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March 12, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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The Twitter BitCoin scam

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#Twitter #X #Bitcoin #scams #onlineScams #fraud #internetFraud #identityTheft #onlineIdentity #romanceScams #financialScams #socialMedia #accounts #negativepid
The Twitter Bitcoin scam - Negative PID
On July 15, 2020, Twitter, one of the world’s largest social media platforms, fell victim to an audacious attack. Verified accounts belonging to Barack Obama,
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March 3, 2026 at 6:16 AM
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Computer-enabled crimes: virtual scams
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Computer-enabled crimes: virtual scams - Negative PID
Everybody knows what a scam is. But very few can recognize one when is directed at them. Why is that? The Internet has made it more difficult to understand
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April 18, 2026 at 5:16 AM
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Computer-enabled crimes: virtual scams
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#cybercrime #scams #onlineScams #fraud #internetFraud #identityTheft #onlineIdentity #romanceScams #financialScams #socialMedia #accounts #negativepid
Computer-enabled crimes: virtual scams - Negative PID
Everybody knows what a scam is. But very few can recognize one when is directed at them. Why is that? The Internet has made it more difficult to understand
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April 11, 2026 at 10:37 PM
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The Twitter Bitcoin scam

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#BarackObama #ElonMusk #JeffBezos #BillGates #Apple #twitter #bitcoin #crypto #scams #onlineScams #fraud #internetFraud #identityTheft #onlineIdentity #financialScams #socialMedia #accounts #negativepid
The Twitter Bitcoin scam - Negative PID
On July 15, 2020, Twitter, one of the world’s largest social media platforms, fell victim to an audacious attack. Verified accounts belonging to Barack Obama,
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April 10, 2026 at 4:42 AM
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Rental scams: recognize the red flags

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Rental scams: recognize the red flags - Negative PID
It begins with a photograph—a sunlit apartment, polished floors, a balcony overlooking the city. The price seems reasonable, perhaps even generous. And yet,
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March 27, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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Social media crimes: the Tinder Swindler
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Social media crimes: The Tinder Swindler - Negative PID
"The Tinder Swindler" case broke public by a Netflix documentary under the same name. It involves a series of romance scams perpetrated by an Israeli conman
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April 4, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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What is an online scam?

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What is an online scam? - Negative PID
The question seems silly. The answer is not so obvious. A scam is not simply a lie told for profit. It is a structured manipulation process designed to bypass
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March 15, 2026 at 9:34 PM
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Social media crimes: the case of Manti Te'o

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#rMantiTeo #scams #onlineScams #fraud #internetFraud #identityTheft #romanceScams #socialMedia #digitalInvestigations #OSINT #SOCMINT #HUMINT #socialEngineering #cyberInvestigations #intelligence #negativepid
Social media crimes: the case of Manti Te’o - Negative PID
Manti Te’o is a former American football player, a standout linebacker for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. In 2012, he was a Heisman Trophy finalist and the
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March 3, 2026 at 3:08 AM
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Austrian Police Warn of Major Online Fraud Cases

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Austrian Police Warn of Major Online Fraud Cases
Authorities in Styria report losses of nearly 500,000 euros after victims were targeted by scammers posing as pilots and doctors.
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September 9, 2026 at 1:09 PM
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Record-high scams, minimal aid for victims. Why does DSA remain silent on this? #scamalert #uspol #internetfraud https://apnews.com/article/scams-online-scams-ai-internet-safety-phishing-fraud-34517de3546d604e20c9d78d3dc5af4f
Scams in the US are at a record high. Yet most victims get no help and some end up losing even more
Virtually every American has been targeted by scammers in some way, exclusive new polling data shows.
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September 8, 2026 at 1:20 AM