Episode 80 - Managing Expectations When It Comes to Getting Scammees Money Back from The US Government
Brian and Mike continue their review of current events, focusing on learning not what to think, but how to think for yourself. The article referenced during this episode is below. With all the money being seized, it is very easy for scammees to have unrealistic expectations. Brian shares his insights on the information in the article.
New claim disputes facts of US landmark crypto seizure it says were stolen and laundered by fraudsters:
https://www.compliancecorylated.com/news/new-claim-disputes-facts-of-us-landmark-crypto-seizure/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAQvftlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEezpN9wuttQVMZQm9FaRjLBAlalZLdByBinC-pM26YEny5tTDPGa22jYGZ2Yw_aem_RBCk4Jym3HhosdIagp64QA
Articles referred to during the show: New tax information for 2026: https://fightcybercrime.org/blog/the-hidden-tax-burden-of-cybercrime/
President Trump's Executive Order (GREAT NEWS): https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/03/combating-cybercrime-fraud-and-predatory-schemes-against-american-citizens/
Check out the latest DOJ Forfeitures: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/chairman-prince-group-indicted-operating-cambodian-forced-labor-scam-compounds-engaged
CCP Likely Enabling Industrial Cyber Scamming of US Nationals, Say Experts
https://link.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/article/ccp-likely-enabling-industrial-cyber-scamming-of-us-nationals-say-experts-5840377?utm_medium=app&c=share_pos2&pid=iOS_app_share&utm_source=iOS_app_share
Additional Resource from the NY Post North Korea also behind the email and text shams! https://nypost.com/2025/05/01/us-news/north-korea-linked-gang-stole-billions-from-americans-through-romance-scams-online-schemes/
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