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Is your Information for Sale on the Dark Web?

February 26, 2024 by Verafin

“The “dark web” is an internet shadow world where the good and the bad co-exist… On the bad side, the dark web has emerged as an important hub of criminal commerce, a fully functional marketplace where hidden customers can buy... 

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Romance Scams: A Heartless Reality

February 26, 2024 by Verafin

Through lies and deceit, fraudsters will wholly dedicate themselves to gaining a victim’s trust and then abuse it for financial gain. Romance scams epitomize this tactic. Among the world’s fastest growing frauds, romance scams and other confidence schemes caused $3.8... 

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Turning the Tide: Expert Insights on $3.1T in Financial Crime

February 23, 2024 by Verafin

Focusing on striking revelations from the recently released Nasdaq 2024 Global Financial Crime Report, Verafin hosted an expert panel presentation on the implications of over $3.1 trillion in illicit money that flowed through the financial system in 2023.  This special... 

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Relationship Fraud: The Truth Behind a Devastating Crime

February 12, 2024 by Debby Montgomery Johnson

Photo: Debby Montgomery Johnson, Fraud Awareness & Victim Support Advocate Relationship fraud and other confidence schemes exploit people in their most vulnerable moments. Motivated by greed and perpetrated through deceit, the truth is that these scams deeply affect victims and... 

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A $3.1 Trillion Financial Crime Epidemic

February 5, 2024 by Verafin

Historically, quantifying the scale of financial crime has been a major challenge. In a new 2024 Global Financial Crime Report, Nasdaq and Verafin have brought together expert research and data, industry perspectives, and the voices of survivors to provide insights...