You’ve got a refund! And other IRS scams
Our favorite time of the year has come and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is breathing down our necks. It’s also a perfect time for fraudsters to steal our sweet tax refunds. Here are a few examples of IRS scams that are most common in 2024.
Is It Legal to Secretly Record People?
Is it legal to secretly record people? General consideration for investigators who want to record over the phone or in-person conversations
The Top Browser Extensions for Open-Source Investigations
Browser upgrades that will help to speed up any OSINT work and will bring efficiency to a new level
How To Find Anyone with Just a Phone Number
Free and paid online tools allow to find massive amount of data on anyone with just a name and a phone number. Check out the list including my take on paid background check websites (it's really bad out there)
What You Didn’t Know About Mastodon Investigations
Mastodon is an actively growing open-source microblogging platform that can be used to uncover a lot of data. The service is used by many people who left Twitter but also by people who want a platform free of moderation or any control
Google Voice Scam: When Scammers Check If You a Scammer
Online marketplaces have become a breeding ground for scammers looking to exploit unsuspecting sellers. A verification code sent by a scammer can lead to a loss of a phone number in Google Voice Scam
Yahoo Boys, the “Princes” of Cybercrime
Yahoo Boys are hungry and unstoppable, they commit the majority of internet scams with devastating results for their victims
ChatGPT Use Cases for Investigations
Investigators can and should automate manual tasks using artificial intelligence. Bad actors have already been doing it.
Secrets of TikTok: Four Ways How to Find Information
Essential tips and tricks on how to conduct an effective investigation on the video sharing platform TikTok
Your Pictures Have Hidden Data in Them
Image research and metadata analysis help gather insights into information embedded in a photo and sometimes even find a location of the target
Is It Legal to Secretly Record People?
Is it legal to secretly record people? General consideration for investigators who want to record over the phone or in-person conversations
3 Ways How to Recognize a Bot by Photo
AI-generated pictures are used for fraudulent purposes on social media. Three ways how to recognize fake users and stop scammers
How To Become a Fraud Investigator
Easy Steps to Become a Fraud Investigator Through Education and Certification