Federal authorities shut down PopeyeTools, an online marketplace selling stolen credit card data and other cybercrime tools. Three administrators, two from Pakistan and one from Afghanistan, face charges carrying a maximum 10-year prison sentence. The Department of Justice seized $283,000 in cryptocurrency and three website domains associated with the platform, which operated since at least 2016 and affected at least 227,000 individuals. This action is part of a wider crackdown on cybercrime, including recent arrests of individuals involved in ransomware attacks and election interference. The operation, dubbed "Operation Shipwrecked," involved collaboration with law enforcement in the U.K. and Malaysia

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This National Geographic UK YouTube video excerpt features an interview with a scammer, Victor, who discusses his involvement in financial crimes. He reveals his use of intimidation and violence, though claims to avoid killing. The scene depicts a high-stakes meeting, highlighting the dangers faced by the interviewer, Mariana. The video promotes a new National Geographic series, "Trafficked," which explores the world of black markets. The excerpt offers a glimpse into the world of organised crime and its human cost. The interviewee is seemingly unapologetic about his actions, justifying them by framing himself as merely trying to make money.

Investment scams in Israel are explored, revealing a vast network of fraudulent companies operating under the guise of legitimate businesses in Tel Aviv's diamond district. These companies, employing deceptive tactics like manipulating online trading accounts, prey on unsuspecting investors worldwide, generating billions of dollars annually. The deceptive nature of these operations is highlighted, contrasting them with the lottery scams prevalent in Jamaica. A journalist's investigation uncovered the scale of this fraud, exposing the hundreds of companies involved and their sophisticated methods of deception. The secrecy surrounding these operations is also emphasised, as those involved actively avoid attention.