CSN Blog

Resources for Military Personnel and Families

Taryn Porter / May 1, 2020

May is Military Appreciation Month, and we’re kicking it off by introducing a new resource on FraudSupport.org, our resource hub...

Resources

Resources for Remote Work and Small Businesses

Taryn Porter / April 30, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many businesses and employees have transitioned to working remotely. While you stay home to keep...

Tips

How Online COVID-19 Scams are Affecting College Students

Mattelyn Garza / April 28, 2020

Ever since the COVID-19 outbreak, we’ve all dramatically adjusted our lives in ways that many would have never anticipated. Social...

Guest Blog

Advocating for Older Adults Who Have Experienced the Trauma of Financial Fraud

Karissa Brumley / April 23, 2020

Laura Cook, Esq., Director of Training & Technical Assistance, National Center for Victims of Crime Crimes affecting vulnerable populations, such...

General CSN

Cybercrime Victims: A Law Enforcement Perspective

Taryn Porter / April 21, 2020

Jim Ellis D/F/Lt. Commander of the Michigan Cyber-Command Center (MC3), Michigan State Police interviewed by Taryn Porter Victims often turn...

News

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

Taryn Porter / April 20, 2020

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) starts on April 19th and ends on April 25th, 2020. This year’s theme is...

Press Release

NICB and Cybercrime Support Network Partner to Warn the Public About COVID-19 Scams

Karissa Brumley / April 8, 2020

DES PLAINES, Ill.—The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) and the Cybercrime Support Network (CSN) are partnering to educate online users about scams surrounding...

General CSN

The Month of the Military Child

Taryn Porter / April 3, 2020

Christine Chapeau, Director of Partner Relations at Cybercrime Support Network April is the Month of the Military Child. For firsthand...

Guest Blog

Microsoft Takes Action Against World’s Largest Online Criminal Network

Taryn Porter / March 11, 2020

What is a botnet? A botnet is a network of internet-connected, malware-infected devices that can be used to commit cyberattacks...

General CSN

2019 Year In Review

Kristin Judge / February 24, 2020

2019 was a year of growth and learning for the Cybercrime Support Network (CSN). The entire team at CSN is...

Tips

National Caregiver’s Day – Top Scams Affecting Older Adults: How You Can Help

Taryn Porter / February 20, 2020

Cybercrime affects every age group. Often, older adults are targeted by scammers for their more established savings, medical benefits, tax...

Guest Blog

Impostors: Stealing Money, Damaging Lives

Karissa Brumley / February 14, 2020

Guest blog by AARP They may contact you by phone. Or online. They may even come right to your front...

General CSN

#RedHeartsRedFlags Twitter Chat Recap

Taryn Porter / February 13, 2020

Thank you to all of those who participated in yesterday’s Twitter chat, #RedHeartsRedFlags! It was our biggest chat yet; with...

Guest Blog

The Epidemic of Romance Fraud

Karissa Brumley / February 12, 2020

By Steve Baker, International Investigations Specialist, Better Business Bureau What is romance fraud? Scammers create fake profiles, often using stolen...