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How Cryptocurrency Scammers Operate: The Case of Canada’s “Crypto King”

The story of Aiden Pleterski, dubbed Canada’s “Crypto King,” offers a stark example of how cryptocurrency scammers defraud investors and subsequently launder the stolen funds. Pleterski’s case highlights the importance of vigilance and due diligence investigations when selecting brokers and financial advisors to avoid falling victim to scams and unwittingly becoming involved in illegal activities. […]

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International Due Diligence is Key to Cross-Border Investments

Ready to take your portfolio to new international heights? Before you make that leap across borders, there’s a critical pit stop you absolutely can’t skip: international due diligence services. It may sound a bit like corporate jargon, but it’s essential to smart international investing, regardless of the location, the amount or the type of investment. […]

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Learn How to Know the Real Deal from Cloned Investment Firms

Clone firm investment scams are a type of fraudulent activity where scammers impersonate legitimate investment firms or companies to deceive investors. These scammers create fake websites, email addresses, and other communication channels that closely resemble the legitimate company’s branding and contact information. By doing so, they aim to gain the trust of unsuspecting individuals and […]

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Investing Safely in the Face of a Potential Recession

Certainty is becoming a rare thing these days, especially when it comes to investment opportunities. The last few years have proven that things can shift very quickly even in the most stable markets. Many Americans are questioning if the economy is headed for a recession due to market turbulence, high inflation, and imminent interest rate […]

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International Investment Fraud Cases and the Bitcoin Connection

International investment fraud has been exacerbated since the appearance of cryptocurrencies. With no regulations, control or bank as a middleman, fraudsters have an easier way to move funds around and hide their tracks.  Moving funds without detection or personal data is golden for criminals. It is surprising that in a world full of fraud, some […]

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Corona Virus Recession Causes Sharp Rise in Fraud and Scam Cases

The global lockdown is creating an economic downturn that could be especially deep and lengthy. As of this moment, the greatest damage is being caused by the uncertainty and economic damage caused by the quarantines and lockdowns in many countries around the world.  Even with most of the quarantine measures nearly over, most businesses have […]

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