Phishing remains one of the most prevalent forms of cybercrime. In these schemes, criminals impersonate trusted organizations to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords or financial data. Some operations also involve extortion, where perpetrators threaten to leak stolen information, lock users out of their accounts, or demand ransom payments. These threats can […]

Fraud is one of the most common crimes in Sweden, and there has been a significant rise in reported cases in recent years. According to the National Fraud Center, over 60,000 fraud cases were reported in the first quarter of 2025, representing a 6.52% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. Despite […]

My latest meeting with Danniella (fictional name to protect the person’s integrity), a 59-year-old retired nurse, remains vividly etched in my memory. After she had to go into early retirement due to a car accident, she has always looked optimistically toward the future. We usually meet at the library to read and share our opinions […]

Fraudsters tricked housing seekers into paying advance rent on fake rental contracts. Now, several women have been convicted and sentenced to prison for real estate fraud. Housing seekers who attended apartment viewings paid in advance for sublease contracts. The fraudsters systematically used false identities and fake brokers to deliberately deceive both housing seekers and landlords. […]

Recently, EUROPOL has published its SOCTA (Serious and Organised Crime Threat Assessment) report. After having introduced the stakes of organised crimes and how it affects society as well as the digital world, this report explores the special tactics criminals use and the criminal landscape in Member States territories as well as in its cyberspace, with […]

In recent years, phone scams have increased significantly, affecting people of all ages and backgrounds. Criminals are using more and more sophisticated strategies to deceive their victims, pretending to be bank entities, service providers or even family members in distress. To tackle this issue, the Spanish National Police recommend applying the LAP method. It is […]