Archive for February 2022
Anna Delvey Social Media Scammer: Netflix Documentary Series
If you’re a film and TV buff, you’ll probably have noticed a recent surge in ‘scammer stories’ such as the new Netflix miniseries Inventing Anna, which chronicles the activities of convicted fraudster Anna Delvey. Simply by pretending to be rich heiress Anna Delvey, (real name Anna Sorokin) came dangerously close to: TV audiences clearly enjoy…
Read MoreHow to avoid social media scams
An increasing number of people are being duped into investing in social media scams. According to the US-based Federal Trade Commission, social media was “…far more profitable to scammers in 2021 than any other method of reaching people.” When you think about it, social media is a scammer’s dream. They have access to the same…
Read MoreTop 7 cryptocurrency scams
Cryptocurrency is a new and fast-moving sector, which is probably why it hasn’t been covered in previous posts. After all, where does one start? Luckily, this question was answered last week after we found evidence of people being duped into handing over large sums. Unsurprisingly, the swiftly-expanding nature and popularity of cryptocurrencies have led to…
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