News Editor Google’s AI pointed him to a customer service number. It was a scam. TL;DR A new AI-based scam targeting travelers has emerged, where AI tools misdirect users to fraudulent customer service numbers. A recent case highlighted the dangers of relying solely on AI for crit... AI AI Scam Ai Benefits Ai Misconceptions Creative Fraud Fraudulent Activities Fraudulent Practices SEO Strategies Scam
News Editor Why did Trump just establish a crypto strategic reserve? The reserve will hold cryptocurrency forfeited to the government in criminal or civil proceedings, said the White House.... Blockchain Blockchain-Based Verification Mechanism Compliance Fraud Fraudulent Activities Fraudulent Practices Risk
News Editor US charges Chinese hackers who targeted dissidents The Justice Department said Chinese agencies paid as much as $75,000 (£58,200) for each hacked email inbox.... Fraud Fraudulent Activities Fraudulent Practices Gdpr Compliance Gdpr Principles
James Huang Spotting the Signs Part 3: Practical Red Flags & The "Smell Test" ("實戰篇") TL;DR: This final part focuses on practical, operational red flags that often accompany financial manipulation. Beyond analyzing financial statements (cash flow, AR/AP, etc.), look for things that jus... Cooking The Books Financial Cheating Financial Statement Manipulation Fraud Fraudulent Practices Venture Capital Market
James Huang Spotting the Signs Part 2: Advanced Red Flags in Financial Reporting ("做數") TL;DR: This follow-up dives deeper into spotting manipulated financials. While cutting costs can inflate profit, sophisticated fraud often involves creating fake revenue through circular transactions ... Business Costs Cooking The Books Financial Cheating Financial Statement Manipulation Fraud Fraudulent Practices Venture Capital Market
James Huang Spotting the Signs: Understanding How Financials Can Be Manipulated (And Why You Need To Know) TL;DR: This post isn't a guide on "cooking the books" – leave that to forensic accountants. Instead, it's about equipping you to spot potential red flags in financial reporting. Managers might manipul... Cooking The Books Financial Cheating Financial Statement Manipulation Fraud Fraudulent Activities Fraudulent Practices Intellectual Property Start A Business Venture Capital Market