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Tinder and Discord, among others, have made the world a global village where people find love through applications. However, as it may turn out later on, this online search for a partner has given rise to an even bigger problem—romance scams. These cons are perpetrated by individuals who hide behind screens and use fake profiles to deceive people looking for affection. At first, it starts from the dating app but then goes to personal messages in WhatsApp or Telegram. In summary, this results into a very bad situation whereby the optimistic lover is taken advantage of and loses the money they worked hard for. That’s why one should know these red flags first in order not to fall prey to such evil deeds. Keep reading. The scam life cycle [...]

With the surge in cryptocurrency use, online scams targeting digital currencies like Bitcoin and USDT are rising. At NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT, blockchain analysis is one of our most powerful tools to help victims reclaim stolen funds. This process allows us to trace the scammer's digital trail, leading us closer to uncovering their identity.What is Blockchain Analysis?Blockchain is a public ledger where every cryptocurrency transaction is recorded. Think of it as an unchangeable list where all transactions are visible for anyone to see. However, while the transaction details are public, the identity behind them often remains anonymous.Blockchain analysis is the method we use to research this transaction history, follow the path of the stolen funds, and pinpoint exactly where they’ve gone. This helps us track the flow of [...]