They posed as military needing to offload cars before deployment, allegedly posting bogus ads on Craigslist, eBay, and AutoTrader.
Tag Archives: Money Laundering
Get-rich-quick social media scams are turning teens into money mules
Young people are being talked into handing over their bank details with the promise of some easy cash.
Beware buying Fortnite’s V-Bucks, you could be funding organised crime
Credit card thieves are laundering money by purchasing the in-game currency V-Bucks, then selling it back at a discount to players.
Extortionist lawyer pleads guilty to creating porn honeypot
Prenda Law masterminds Paul Hansmeier and John Steele filmed and uploaded the videos, then sued the “John Does” who downloaded them.
Automated money-laundering scheme found in free-to-play games
The scammers automatically created iOS accounts with valid email accounts, then automatically used stolen cards to buy and resell stuff.
Fake Bitcoin exchange traps drug dealers on the dark web
As around 35 alleged drug vendors have found out to their cost, you never know who you’ll meet on the dark web. In the case of the customers of one money laundering operation, it turned out to be agents working for the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
Cobalt/Carbanak bank malware gang’s alleged leader arrested
The hackers have made ATMs across Europe spit out cash upon command.
Phish of the Week – when adjectives just aren’t enough
We aren’t really supposed to chuckle at spams and scams. But here’s a phishing story that will make you smile yet still be educational…
Liberty Reserve CTO pleads guilty to involvement in massive money laundering
Mark Marmilev, CTO of former digital currency brokerage Liberty Reserve, has pleaded guilty to playing a major role in the operation of the business which became a favourite for cybercrooks and money launderers.