Cons & Heists
How criminals operate — confidence schemes, planned heists, forensic countermeasures, and the modus operandi behind the headlines.
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Cons & Heists
The Cryptocurrency Mixer That Wasn't
For four years it advertised perfect anonymity. For four years it logged every single transaction. The indictment dropped the same week the operator listed his Miami condo.
Marcus Haley · April 30, 2026
Cons & Heists
The Grandparent Scam That Keeps Evolving
The phone call has been around since the 90s. The new version uses voice cloning and a wire instruction that is technically correct.
Marcus Haley · May 29, 2025
Cons & Heists
How A Museum Heist Actually Works
The Hollywood version is wire harnesses and laser grids. The real version is a Tuesday at 4:47 a.m., a service door, and someone on the inside who had reasons.
Simon Whistler · December 19, 2024