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Scam Training Academies: Online Fraud Taken to a Whole New Level

In regions like West Africa, informal academies that train people in online scams are multiplying and creating a disturbing new layer in the world of cybercrime. These so-called “hustle academies” work as training hubs where scammers mentor others in online fraud and sextortion schemes, teaching them how to exploit unsuspecting victims worldwide. While the allure […]

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International Private Investigators Offer Tips to Avoid Online Fraud

It is hard to know from a profile description if that person you met online is the real deal, or just another scammer. International private investigators at Wymoo receive hundreds of inquiries every day from people who would like to confirm the person they met online is worthy of their time, effort and sometimes their […]

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Tinder Dating App Posing a Serious Risk to Privacy

As smartphone usage continues to increase, dating apps have become some of the most popular all over the world.  Technology has changed people’s behavior, leaving many of the social skills to digital interaction. Social media apps keep people connect to their friends and family on a 24/7 basis, and help them make new friends even […]

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