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
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
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,
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
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
The Yahoo Boys - Negative PID
Yahoo Boys refers to a broad set of online fraudsters mostly based in West Africa, particularly Nigeria. They are not a single hierarchical gang, but a loose
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,
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
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.
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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