Navigating the Rise of Cryptocurrencies in Financial Crimes
In recent years, the use of cryptocurrencies by criminals for money laundering, ransom payments, and other deeds has skyrocketed. This post aims to shed light on this emerging trend and discuss the unique challenges that law enforcement faces in tracking and...
Navigating the Storm: Unraveling Financial Crimes in the Wake of Global Events
In the ever-shifting landscape of financial crimes, we find ourselves facing new challenges influenced by global events. Let's embark on a journey to understand the intricate dance between major world events and the surge of scams and fraud. Pandemics and Scams: As...
Maple Shade and Cinnaminson Police Department Uncover Fraudulent Cards
After doubling between 2019 and 2020, reports of identity theft continued to grow in 2021 with nearly 1.7 million people being impacted. 2021 was one of the most eventful years on record for identity theft and credit card fraud. Key findings related to financial...
Criminal Interdiction Team of Central Oklahoma Case Study
Criminals continue to advance the technology and tactics that allow them to steal personal information such as your bank account and card information. They have become savvy in financial crimes and law enforcement agencies are doing whatever they can to keep up. Enter...
Colleyville Police Department
The Elderly Population is Vulnerable to Financial Scams According to a survey from AARP, the advocacy group for older Americans, the latest percentage of gift card fraud against the elderly has increased 74% since the pandemic started. Perpetrators have preyed...
ERAD Featured in Police Chief Magazine
Steve Beckerman, Chief Operating Officer, ERAD Group contributed to an article in Police Chief Magazine. View the full article here. Financial crimes of fraud are rampant in the United States. Unfortunately, when talking about “financial crimes” in 2021, this no...