The Viral Chase Bank “Glitch” (AKA Check Fraud) Explained
Viral TikTok videos spread a dangerous myth: people could withdraw “free” cash from Chase ATMs by exploiting a “glitch.” In reality, they were committing fraud.
Detecting Online Romance Scams: What You Need to Know
Romance scammers exploit online dating platforms to deceive and defraud individuals seeking genuine connections. These fraudsters use fake profiles to build emotional relationships, ultimately seeking money or personal information. They may employ tactics such as military romance scams, intimate activity scams, and fake dating sites. To protect yourself, be cautious of rapid declarations of love, requests for money, and suspicious profiles. Always verify requests for personal data and report any suspected scams to the relevant authorities and dating platforms. Stay informed and vigilant to safeguard your online dating experience.
Best Practices for Interacting with Police During an Investigation
Best Practices for Interacting with Law Enforcement During an Investigation When it comes to interacting with law enforcement, it helps to know the best practices to aid the police in solving your case as soon as possible. Having to report a crime, missing person, or an identity theft is something we all hope we will…
Cyber Crimes Are On the Rise in South Carolina 
Thousands of South Carolina Residents & Businesses Have Been Affected By the Wave of Cyber Crimes Cyber crimes have been around since the creation of the internet. They have never gone away but simply evolved, causing irrefutable damage to businesses, families, and individuals. It is important to be vigilant when on the internet to protect…
How Could an Adopted Child Case Like William and Zachary Zulock’s Happen? 
The Zulock Pedophile Sex Ring That Happened in Georgia Is One of the Worst We’ve Seen In August 2022, Married couple William Dale Zulock and Zachary Jacoby Zulock were indicted on charges of aggravated child molestation, aggravated sodomy, felony sexual exploitation of children, felony prostitution of a minor, and incest. The couple allegedly forced their…
Financial Elder Abuse Explained
Financial Abuse of Elders Is a Growing Problem Across the Country As a person ages, it is common for others to help get involved in their financial matters. Those could include their family members or care team. Many elders, those who are 65 and older, are at risk for financial abuse or exploitation. As licensed…
Are You Being Catfished?
Catfishing Is Becoming More Common Among Fraudsters – Don’t Be a Victim Movies and TV shows have been highlighting stories of people being catfished for decades. No matter the amount of awareness that’s been given to this problem, thousands of people every year fall victim to a catfishing scam. Scams and fraud are on the…
Types of Surveillance Private Investigators Conduct
What Are the Types of Surveillance Private Investigators Conduct? The Legalities of Conducting Surveillance Conducting surveillance on your own is not recommended. There is a fine line between conducting surveillance and stalking. There are legal parameters a person must follow. Otherwise, you could break state and federal laws regarding tracking and surveilling an individual.…
Georgia Pushing to Combat Organized Retail Crimes
Georgia Lawmakers are Stepping in to Combat Organized Retail Crimes The numbers in organized retail crimes (ORC) are continuing to rise, and they are becoming more dangerous. They aren’t just targeting big businesses – local shops and retailers throughout Georgia are also being affected. Although this is not a rising concern just in Georgia,…
Understanding Adoption Fraud in Georgia
Understanding What Is Adoption Fraud in Georgia & Minimize Your Risk of Being a Victim Adopting a child is a stressful yet fulfilling moment for individuals and families. However, deceptive adoption agencies or birth mothers can wipe a family clean of thousands of dollars and without a child. The adoption fraud investigations can be tedious,…