Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum launched a high-profile campaign against extortion, calling it a nationwide problem.

In 2023, scams targeting Americans ages 60 and over caused more than $3.4 billion in losses, according to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center. (1) And the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports ...

Mexico City — It started with a phone call to a men’s clothing store in the heart of Mexico City’s historic center. “I need you to put together 10,000 pesos ($500) for me weekly, or else we’ll have to ...

Howard Master and Alberto Orozco discuss how shifts in U.S. foreign policy, particularly under the new administration, are amplifying the risk of extortion for global businesses. They address the ...

Reports of extortion are rising again in Peru, suggesting the crime is becoming increasingly common and victims are more willing to seek help from the authorities. Peruvian police received 3,921 ...

We are witnessing an unprecedented speed of technological advancement. This progression creates both amazing opportunities and new vulnerabilities. Among the most common dangers, one must underline ...

A former D.C. Department of Human Services employee pleaded guilty on Monday to extortion tied to a yearslong scheme targeting low and no-income individuals to process applications for public ...