financial fraud
The Shadow Economy of Plastic: How Gift Card Scams Threaten Modern Finance
Gift card scams are a multi-million dollar threat, impacting consumers, the economy, and the finance industry. Explore the risks and fintech solutions.
Cracks in the Foundation: Private Equity’s Lending Crisis and Fintech’s Growing Pains
Private equity’s safe bet is unraveling, while fintechs like Monzo and Tricolor face governance crises. A look at the hidden risks in modern finance.
The $15 Trillion Shadow Economy: Inside the Corporate Machine of Modern Cybercrime
Discover the $15 trillion shadow economy of organized cybercrime, where Chinese syndicates operate like corporations, threatening global finance and investors.
The £47 Billion Gamble: Was the UK’s COVID Loan Scheme a Lifeline or a License to Steal?
A deep dive into the UK’s £47bn COVID loan scheme, weighing its role as an economic lifeline against the staggering levels of fraud it enabled.
The $40 Billion Collapse: Do Kwon, the Terra/Luna Crash, and a Cautionary Tale for Tech Innovators
The fall of crypto king Do Kwon and the $40B Terra/Luna crash offers critical lessons on innovation, software flaws, and ethical responsibility for all tech pros.
The £13,000 Cloned Car: A Modern Parable for Investors on Risk, Trust, and Technology
A £13k car scam reveals deep flaws in our economic systems, showing why fintech and blockchain are crucial for the future of investing and asset verification.
The Billion-Dollar Threat: Why Social Media Must Be Held Liable for Financial Scams
Social media is a breeding ground for financial scams, costing consumers billions. It’s time to shift the burden from victims to platforms through robust EU regulation.
The Silent Epidemic: Why the Justice System is Losing the War on Financial Fraud
Fraud is rampant, yet prosecutions are alarmingly rare. Discover why the justice system is failing victims and what this means for the economy and your investments.
From Fintech Star to Shadow Spymaster: Jan Marsalek and the Multibillion-Dollar Criminal Underworld
Fugitive Wirecard exec Jan Marsalek is linked to a vast, multibillion-dollar money laundering network used by criminals and Russian intelligence.
The $850 Million Deception: How a Car Parts Giant Exposed a Deep Flaw in Modern Finance
The collapse of First Brands and an $850M fraud lawsuit reveal the dark side of working capital finance, a key tool of the modern economy.
The Murdaugh Dynasty: A Cautionary Tale of Financial Ruin and the High Cost of Reputational Risk
A true-crime saga becomes a critical case study in financial fraud, reputational risk, and the catastrophic consequences of failed governance.
From Romance Scams to Real Estate Empires: Unpacking the £130 Million Cyber-Fraud Takedown
UK/US sanctions freeze £130m in London property, exposing a vast cyber-scam network blending romance fraud with sophisticated money laundering.