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Alex Murdaugh Fraud Scandal

The Alex Murdaugh fraud scandal shook the legal community and made headlines around the world as it exposed the dark side of a respected legal family in South Carolina, leading to the downfall of a prominent lawyer. Murdaugh was convicted of the murder of his wife and son on March 2nd, 2023, and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. What has been less sensationalized, however, is the fraud the 54-year-old disbarred attorney has been accused of. […]

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Cryptocurrency FTX is Facing Collapse

News / By Cory Svihla

Bankman-Fried Scandal The cryptocurrency FTX is facing collapse following a scandal involving its CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried. The crypto billionaire was scrutinized after FTX suddenly bottomed out in November of 2022. According to reports, a whistleblower contacted the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to report fraud. Background This shocked many in the cryptocurrency community, as Bankman-Fried had previously been seen as a respected and reputable figure. He was arrested on December 12th, 2022, by Bahamian authorities, as requested by the

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Scammers Target Ukraine Donors

News / By Cory Svihla

At the height of the Russian invasion, scammers target Ukraine donors using various email phishing tactics. This blog was originally written as an article published in the Star Tribune Business Section, on March 13th, 2022. See below. Star Tribune: “How to Guard Against Scammers Preying on Donors to Ukraine” The Russian invasion of Ukraine is a tragedy. Scammers see these types of tragedies as an opportunity to turn your compassion, generosity, sympathy and vulnerability into a money-making venture. Events that have

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