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5 most scandalous fraud cases of 2025

Cyber breaches and cryptocurrency schemes dominated headlines in 2025 as fraudsters exploited advanced technologies to steal billions. But alongsi...

Read Time: 19 mins By: Anna Brahce, Crystal Zuzek, Jennifer Liebman, CFE

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