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#scam
fromThe Mercury News
5 days ago
East Bay real estate

Certified heartbreaker: East Bay woman scammed into sending 'Morgan Wallen' jet fuel money for in-person visit

fromwww.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Deliverability

'Do not comply': Peel police warn of email scam threatening to release intimate photos | CBC News

fromThe Mercury News
5 days ago
East Bay real estate

Certified heartbreaker: East Bay woman scammed into sending 'Morgan Wallen' jet fuel money for in-person visit

fromwww.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Deliverability

'Do not comply': Peel police warn of email scam threatening to release intimate photos | CBC News

#organized-crime
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago
US politics

Control of businesses, threats, and overpricing of up to 144%: La Familia Michoacana's extortion network in State of Mexico

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US politics

Mexico's cartels are taking a $1.3 billion bite out of the economy through extortion-and they're getting hungrier

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto startup

18 arrested in connection with criminal network linked to towing industry: Peel police | CBC News

fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago
US politics

Control of businesses, threats, and overpricing of up to 144%: La Familia Michoacana's extortion network in State of Mexico

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US politics

Mexico's cartels are taking a $1.3 billion bite out of the economy through extortion-and they're getting hungrier

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto startup

18 arrested in connection with criminal network linked to towing industry: Peel police | CBC News

#cybersecurity
Privacy professionals
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

U.S. college student pleads guilty in data breach that affected North American schools | CBC News

A college student pleaded guilty to hacking PowerSchool and stealing data of millions, which was used for extortion.
Law
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Teen to plead guilty to PowerSchool extortion attack

A 19-year-old student pleaded guilty to hacking and extorting companies, including PowerSchool, impacting millions of students and teachers.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

U.S. college student pleads guilty in data breach that affected North American schools | CBC News

A college student pleaded guilty to hacking PowerSchool and stealing data of millions, which was used for extortion.
#hacking
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Online learning

US student agrees to plead guilty to hack affecting tens of millions of students | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Online learning

US student agrees to plead guilty to hack affecting tens of millions of students | TechCrunch

#crime
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
UK news

Crypto boss John Woeltz's young, beautiful 'assistant' in Italian tourist's kidnap and torture is Italy native, actress

fromNew York Post
2 months ago
UK news

Crypto boss John Woeltz's young, beautiful 'assistant' in Italian tourist's kidnap and torture is Italy native, actress

fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Reputed Lucchese crime family captain Anthony Villani sentenced for running illegal gambling racket

A Mafia captain was sentenced to 21 months for running a $25 million illegal online betting operation.
#cybercrime
Information security
fromDatabreaches
5 months ago

Criminal hacker known as ALTDOS, DESORDEN, GHOSTR and 0mid16B arrested

A notorious hacker known for multiple aliases has been arrested after a long-term cybercrime campaign targeting sensitive data for extortion.
fromDatabreaches
7 months ago
Privacy technologies

Brazilian Man Charged With Making Extortionate Threats To Publicize Stolen Data Obtained By Unlawful Computer Intrusion

Junior Barros De Oliveira was charged with extortion for attempting to blackmail a New Jersey company's Brazilian subsidiary by threatening to release stolen customer data.
fromTheregister
8 months ago
Miscellaneous

Cybercrook devoid of boundaries gets 10-year prison stint

Robert Purbeck sentenced to 10 years for hacking and extortion, affecting 19 medical facilities and ordering restitution over $1 million.
Information security
fromDatabreaches
5 months ago

Criminal hacker known as ALTDOS, DESORDEN, GHOSTR and 0mid16B arrested

A notorious hacker known for multiple aliases has been arrested after a long-term cybercrime campaign targeting sensitive data for extortion.
fromDatabreaches
7 months ago
Privacy technologies

Brazilian Man Charged With Making Extortionate Threats To Publicize Stolen Data Obtained By Unlawful Computer Intrusion

#peru
#data-breach
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ajax striker Brian Brobbey was the target of violent extortion threats'

The Ajax striker Brian Brobbey has been the target of violent extortion threats involving arson, explosions, and a shooting, following his refusal to pay 150,000 to a criminal.
English Premier League
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Former Norfolk County sheriff's deputy arrested, charged with extortion

"He used his position as a deputy superintendent to order maintenance workers to perform repairs at his home during and after work hours without compensation."
Boston Bruins
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

These Law Firms Should Sue Trump for Racketeering From the Oval Office

In his recent Time magazine interview, the president basically confessed to extortion: You've used threats and lawsuits... Well, I've gotta be doing something right.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Two People Held on Charges of Blackmailing Premier League Soccer Star Son Heung-min

Two people were arrested for blackmailing Son Heung-min with false paternity claims and extortion demands.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Stat(s) Of The Week: Get Up, Stand Up - Above the Law

Majority of American lawyers view agreements with the Trump administration as extortion.
High disapproval of law firms engaging with the administration's threats.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Hackers scam Coinbase users and ransom data for $20M

Coinbase faces a $20 million extortion demand after cybercriminals obtained sensitive user data via bribed staff.
#cryptocurrency
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
France news

Kidnappers in France target cryptocurrency entrepreneurs for ransom

French police rescued a hostage after a ransom kidnapping related to cryptocurrency, highlighting a rise in violence targeting digital asset entrepreneurs.
fromDatabreaches
5 months ago
Privacy technologies

Canadian Man Charged in $65M Cryptocurrency Hacking Schemes

A Canadian man is charged with fraudulently obtaining $65 million through exploits of decentralized finance protocols.
France news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Kidnappers in France target cryptocurrency entrepreneurs for ransom

French police rescued a hostage after a ransom kidnapping related to cryptocurrency, highlighting a rise in violence targeting digital asset entrepreneurs.
NYC politics
fromShore News Network
3 months ago

NYC election board leader pleads guilty to poll worker extortion and fraud scheme

Nicole Torres pled guilty to election-related fraud and conspiracy, admitting to a scheme that exploited her public office for personal gain.
#ransomware
UK news
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

Trump's Ecuadorian deportees: Returning to a country under the terror of organized crime

Elena and Ramiro's entrepreneurial dream ended due to extortion, leading them to leave Ecuador and embark on a dangerous journey to the U.S.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Bonnano soldier - who put on 50 pounds in jail - sentenced for forcing turncoat to strip to prove he wasn't wearing wire

John Ragano, a Bonanno crime-family soldier, was sentenced to three years for extorting a turncoat and forcing him to undress to check for a wire.
NYC politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

L.A. Crip leader turned gang interventionist ran 'mafia-like' enterprise, feds allege

Eugene "Big U" Henley, a Crips leader, faces severe criminal charges including murder and extortion, highlighting gang influence in Los Angeles.
fromTheregister
4 months ago

Medusa ransomware infects 300+, uses 'triple extortion'

The Medusa ransomware gang has changed tactics by demanding three payments instead of two and intensifying extortion efforts against victims.
#jay-z
fromNew York Post
7 months ago
Miscellaneous

Jay-Z's lawyers call allegation rapper raped 13-year-old at Diddy party 'sprawling extortion' -demand accuser be unmasked 'immediately'

Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
7 months ago

Jay-Z's lawyers call allegation rapper raped 13-year-old at Diddy party 'sprawling extortion' -demand accuser be unmasked 'immediately'

Jay-Z strongly denies allegations of sexual assault, calling them a baseless extortion attempt.
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
7 months ago

Jay-Z Says Lawsuit Accusing Him of Raping a Child Is Part of an Extortion Ploy

Jay-Z labels new rape allegations as extortion attempts and denies involvement, planning to confront the allegations publicly.
fromwww.cbc.ca
7 months ago

Police warn of extortion scam in GTA involving threatening calls, texts from U.S. phone numbers | CBC News

Toronto police warn of a growing fraud and extortion scam in the GTA involving threats via calls and texts from U.S. numbers.
#paul-pogba
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago

Paul Pogba's brother sentenced to three years in extortion case

Mathias Pogba sentenced for attempting to extort his brother Paul; highlights impact of money on relationships.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago

Paul Pogba's brother sentenced to three years in extortion case

Mathias Pogba sentenced for attempting to extort his brother Paul; highlights impact of money on relationships.
fromMail Online
7 months ago

'AI mafia' gang floods restaurant with scathing reviews to extort 10k

A London restaurant was targeted by an AI mafia demanding £10,000 after bombarding it with fake negative reviews, highlighting online reputation threats.
Experts emphasize the increasing risk of automated attacks on businesses, underscoring the challenges in safeguarding online reputations.
fromwww.cbc.ca
7 months ago

5 more people arrested as part of Peel police probe into extortion against South Asian businesses | CBC News

"Victims of these incidents are often contacted through social media platforms, such as WhatsApp and Facebook, which allow online chat groups," police said in the release.
Toronto
#lawsuit
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago
Miscellaneous

An anonymous celebrity is suing the Texas lawyer repping Diddy accusers, alleging he's trying to destroy the man's reputation

Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
9 months ago

Billionaire Marc Lasry claims in a new lawsuit that a former employee is trying to extort him for $50 million. Here are the most eye-catching excerpts.

Marc Lasry is suing Gina Strum for alleged extortion related to a $50 million demand as tensions escalate between them.
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago
Miscellaneous

An anonymous celebrity is suing the Texas lawyer repping Diddy accusers, alleging he's trying to destroy the man's reputation

Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
9 months ago

Billionaire Marc Lasry claims in a new lawsuit that a former employee is trying to extort him for $50 million. Here are the most eye-catching excerpts.

Marc Lasry is suing Gina Strum for alleged extortion related to a $50 million demand as tensions escalate between them.
fromAbove the Law
8 months ago

Tracking Down Collaborators Or Diddy By Association?

The line between legal accountability and extortion in high-profile cases can become blurred, complicating justice for all parties involved.
fromABC7 San Francisco
8 months ago

Attorney for many Diddy accusers sued for alleged 'extortionate plot'

Tony Buzbee is accused of extortion using fabricated sexual assault allegations against a plaintiff connected to Diddy.
fromCoindesk
8 months ago

CEO of Canadian Crypto Holding Returns Safely After Paying $720K Ransom: Report

Dean Skurka, the CEO of WonderFi, was kidnapped in Toronto during rush hour and released after a ransom of Canadian Dollar 1 million was paid.
Cryptocurrency
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
9 months ago

Former Avenue Capital employee in a legal fight with billionaire boss Marc Lasry claims she was offered $5 million to 'settle without an attorney'

Marc Lasry allegedly offered a $5 million settlement to Gina Strum amidst sexual harassment accusations and extortion claims.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 months ago

Hayward man allegedly told teen he'd share lewd video of them if she refused to meet. But she had already given her phone to a detective

A man faces serious charges including rape and extortion after allegedly abusing a teenage girl over several months.
The victim reported threats of video exposure as a coercive tactic used by the accused.
fromKqed
9 months ago

San Jose Mayor and Council Call on Councilmember Omar Torres to Resign Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations | KQED

"Torres admitted that this extortion had been going on for a long time, stating that he had paid Beeks a total of roughly $22,000."
Law
#garth-brooks
Miscellaneous
fromLos Angeles Times
9 months ago

Garth Brooks 'outed' his rape accuser, alleging she made him 'victim of a shakedown'

Garth Brooks claims he is a victim of extortion by a woman who accused him of rape, alleging her actions are damaging his reputation.
Miscellaneous
fromLos Angeles Times
9 months ago

Garth Brooks 'outed' his rape accuser, alleging she made him 'victim of a shakedown'

Garth Brooks claims he is a victim of extortion by a woman who accused him of rape, alleging her actions are damaging his reputation.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
9 months ago

San Jose official lawyers up, blasts child sex abuse allegations - San Jose Spotlight

Torres claims wrongful detention and extortion after being accused of sexual misconduct involving a minor.
fromNBC New York
9 months ago

Brooklyn bar owner to file lawsuit, claims he was victim of City Hall-linked shakedown

Allegations of corruption surface against NYC Mayor Adams' administration involving extortion linked to a nightlife business owner.
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