Ruth Johnson

Ruth Johnson has worked in cybercrime investigations since 2013. She entered the field after responding to a personal assistant advertisement that turned out to be a scam attempt, which motivated her to help prevent similar incidents for others. Johnson shares information about scams on LinkedIn, works with agencies such as the Canadian Border Patrol, the FBI, and law enforcement throughout the United States, and monitors Bitcoin machines in Arizona convenience stores to intervene with potential victims. She has taken courses on cybercrime and Bitcoin conversion processes. Johnson conducts public speaking engagements at the Aquinas Club in Arizona and for 55 and older communities, and she recently connected with a police fraud department to collaborate on programs. She faced a challenge when an opportunity to present on sextortion of youth at a teachers convention in Tucson was withdrawn because she refused to change the title. Johnson attributes her success to life and experiences and emphasizes values centered on helping people avoid financial and emotional destruction by scammers. She advises staying well connected without burning bridges and widening networks for future needs.