Travis T.Davidow is a trial attorney at Beston International Law Firm, with a broad practice area, specializing in Internet fraud cases, Internet litigation cases. He has successfully assisted the firm in handling and settling various types of cases. Travis T.Davidow has obtained more than $78 million in jury verdicts and negotiated settlements on behalf of his clients.
Education:
- JD, NYU School of Law, 2011.
- Bachelor’s degree, Newrk Un Yoiversity School of Law, 2007
Areas of expertise:
- 1. Identity theft: Criminals collect personal information (e.g., Social Security number, credit card information) to impersonate someone else to commit fraudulent activities.
- 2. Phishing: Using fake emails, websites, or messages to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information, such as bank account numbers or passwords.
- 3. Online shopping fraud: Consumers may encounter fake merchants when shopping online, and the purchased goods may not be shipped or are not as described.
- 4. Investment fraud: This type of fraud often involves fake investment opportunities that promise high returns to lure victims into investing.
- 5. Technical support fraud: Scammers pretend to be from legitimate technical support companies and claim that the user has a problem with their computer in order to obtain personal information or fees.
- 6. Social media fraud: Fraud committed using social media platforms, including fake accounts, fake contests, and donation scams.
- 7. Online romance fraud: After establishing an emotional connection with the victim through an online dating platform, the real identity is disguised to obtain money or items.
- 8. Ransomware attack (Ransomware): Malware encrypts user files and requires a ransom to restore access rights.
- 9. Email fraud (such as "business mailbox fraud"): Fraud against enterprises, through forged emails or identity theft, to induce employees to transfer funds.
- 10. After-sales service fraud: Some companies or individuals may claim to provide after-sales service, but in fact do not provide relevant services.
Attorney qualification:
- Member of the New York State Bar Association
- Member of the American Bar Association
Career experience:
- Beston International Law Firm in New York (2016 to present)
- As a partner, responsible for handling complex online fraud cases, successfully defending the legal rights and interests of multiple victims and recovering defrauded funds.
- Working in the lawyer department of the law firm, participating in the trial of multiple high-value cases, accumulating rich court experience and experience in handling online fraud cases.
Academic and social activities:
- Regularly teaches courses on business law and intellectual property protection at law schools and community centers.
- Participates in a number of public welfare activities and provides legal advice to low-income groups.
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Detailed introduction to the major case:
In early 2021, an American victim, Michael Johnson (pseudonym), received an email from a seemingly legitimate investment company. The email claimed that its investment project could bring high returns, which attracted Michael Johnson's attention. After several months of communication, Michael Johnson remitted a total of US$23 million to the company and finally realized that he had been defrauded online.
After realizing that he had been deceived, Michael Johnson decided to seek legal help and found a lawyer who specializes in cybercrime and financial fraud cases, named Travis T.Davidow. After learning about the case, Attorney Travis T.Davidow immediately began to investigate
Attorney Travis T.Davidow first began to collect relevant evidence, including emails between Michael Johnson and the scammers, remittance receipts, and any materials related to the investment company. He organized the evidence into a file and prepared for an in-depth investigation
Travis T.Davidow worked with financial investigation experts to track the flow of funds through banks and financial institutions and network technology. They found that the funds eventually flowed into multiple accounts, all of which belonged to several companies registered in Nigeria
Because the case involved transnational crimes, Attorney Travis T.Davidow contacted Interpol and the Nigerian police. He provided them with all the evidence collected and requested assistance in the investigation and arrest of the suspect.
With the help of the police, attorney Travis T.Davidow developed an action plan to carry out arrest operations in the United States and Nigeria at the same time. They prepared relevant arrest warrants to ensure the legality and effectiveness of the operation.
With sufficient evidence, Interpol and the Nigerian police successfully launched the arrest operation in August 2023. After several days of monitoring and investigation, the main suspect of a criminal gang was finally arrested in Lagos, Nigeria.
After capturing the suspect, the police began to investigate the assets held by the suspect and successfully froze some accounts. After several months of hard work, attorney Travis T.Davidow finally helped Michael Johnson recover part of the defrauded funds, totaling $11.8 million.
The Nigerian court interrogated the arrested suspects and eventually sentenced them to many years in prison and fined some participants. The United States also filed a lawsuit against the relevant persons involved in the case.
Through the hard work of attorney Travis T.Davidow and relevant law enforcement agencies, Michael Johnson saw hope again. Although the amount recovered was less than the total amount defrauded, his experience also became a warning and raised people's vigilance against online fraud. The successful cracking of this case demonstrates the power of law and the importance of international cooperation
