Detective Keeps Consumers Safe from Crypto Scams
Matt Hogan talks about the complexity of financial crimes, the role of tech, and how they affect victims.
Episode 8: Matt Hogan joins Erin West to discuss and explore various criminal schemes, including job and tech-support scams, crypto ATMs, and cryptocurrency-related fraud. They emphasize the importance of law enforcement in combating the scam industry.
Your phone knows everything about you. I think phones are our weakness, and bad guys know that and are exploiting it. — Matt Hogan
They talk about how our dependence on mobile phones creates vulnerabilities. Matt explains how crypto ATM scammers use geographic targeting to find people who live near specific convenience stores or gas stations with crypto ATMs. They highlight the need for collaboration among law enforcement, legislation, and community resources to address financial crimes and support victims effectively.
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Who Is Matt Hogan?
Matt Hogan is a detective with a state police department and Task Force Officer with the United States Secret Service. With more than 16 years of law enforcement experience, he has dedicated himself to protecting people's financial well-being and bringing closure to victims of fraud. His specialization in white-collar fraud, cryptocurrency investigations, and elderly financial education stems from a passion for justice and compassion for those he serves.
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