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Wanted: Dead or Alive? by Brendan Carroll 4/20/2010 6:52:13 AM
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Criminals are Using Census Data and Tax Returns to Steal Your ID by Debra Purdy Kong 4/15/2010 10:19:31 AM
It’s bad enough that criminals are stealing your credit cards, driver’s license, and laptop to gain access to your ID, but now they’re stealing under the guise of census takers. They’re also filing tax returns and grabbing your refund money!
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Do You Know Where Your Doctor’s Laptop Is? by Debra Purdy Kong 4/7/2010 7:04:37 PM
ID theft is still running rampant with an estimated ten million victims in the U.S. in 2008. Some of the thieves are using creative means to make money from stolen IDs. Others are using stolen IDS to gain access to the U.S., while other criminals are... more
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Big Cyber Crimes, Big Jail Sentences by Debra Purdy Kong 3/31/2010 10:01:40 AM
Here’s some interesting stories in the world of computer hacking.
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Internet, Medicare, and Busty Bra Frauds by Debra Purdy Kong 3/17/2010 6:45:03 PM
This week’s blog discusses the staggering amount of financial loss through online and Medicare Scams. And did you hear about the woman busted because of her bra?
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Protecting Deceased Loved Ones From Identity Theft by Debra Purdy Kong 3/10/2010 8:08:59 PM
I’ve posted a few blogs offering tips about how to protect yourself from identity theft, but did you know that it’s also crucial to protect the identity of your deceased loved ones?
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NATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION ACT ADVANCES by Uriah J. Fields 3/4/2010 1:04:16 PM
America is the world's number one jailer with 2.3 million people in prisons and jails? Have you ever wondered or wanted to know but was afraid to ask why?... more
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March is Fraud Prevention Month by Debra Purdy Kong 3/3/2010 5:28:48 PM
Did you know that March is fraud prevention month? And here's a useful resource centre for Canadians who’ve been victimized by online financial crime.
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Fraud Losses Aren’t Just About the Money by Debra Purdy Kong 2/24/2010 8:34:15 PM
One of the worst things about fraud is the toll it takes on people, not only on their quality of life, life savings, and peace of mind, but in some cases it can cost lives.
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Outlines and Crimes by Dawn L Mullan 2/21/2010 6:51:02 PM
Serial killers and the falsely accused round out the new stories I'll be working on.... more
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Victims and Villains Around the World by Debra Purdy Kong 2/17/2010 5:21:48 PM
What happens when an employee turns in her boss for fraud? Well, he goes to prison and then he sues her. Also, once again, fraud victims are outraged by a criminal’s light sentence.
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Is China Doing Business with Hackers? by Debra Purdy Kong 2/10/2010 7:14:02 PM
Is the Chinese government cracking down on hackers or are they profiting from their skills? Here are three stories from different angles in this disturbing situation.
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Big Crimes, Big Consequences, and Fraud on the Rise in the U.K. by Debra Purdy Kong 2/4/2010 12:44:45 PM
Bernie Madoff’s victims will receive partial restitution, but will it be enough? Also the U.K. has been hit hard by the recession and some of its citizens are resorting to fraud to gain a little cash.
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Another Duped Actor, and Medical Fraud Still Out There by Debra Purdy Kong 1/27/2010 7:00:28 PM
Do you know where your money is being invested? It might be a good idea to find out. And once again the homeless have been exploited in a fraud scheme.
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Witchita Kansas Murder by Victoria's Poetry & Voices of Muse 1/22/2010 7:24:35 AM
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Are Identity Theft Numbers Decreasing? And Help the IRS Protect You. by Debra Purdy Kong 1/20/2010 7:57:37 PM
Is ID theft truly decreasing as one study indicates, or do we need to take everything we read with a grain of salt? Also, the IRS really does want to help you out sometimes.
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Was the H1N1 Pandemic a Fraud? by Debra Purdy Kong 1/13/2010 6:01:01 PM
Individual cases of fraud is one thing, but when world organizations are accusing one another of fraud, and are scaling back self-policing operations, what hope is there for the battle against white-collar crime?
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What Will You Do to Protect Your Identity in 2010? by Debra Purdy Kong 1/6/2010 7:25:04 PM
Fraud prevention is underway at many government and corporate institutions, but is it enough? Perhaps the best line of defense is to protect yourself as best as you can.
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Is Your Business Vulnerable to Fraud? by Debra Purdy Kong 12/30/2009 10:42:11 AM
Studies are showing that many businesses are not doing enough to adequately protect themselves from fraud. Sadly, a significant percentage of the criminals are their own employees.
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What Do a Lawyer, a Rabbi, and a Retired Police Detective Have in Common? by Debra Purdy Kong 12/23/2009 3:46:05 PM
The answer is they’ve all been indicted for fraud recently. And that’s barely scratching the surface of so-called professionals who should know better.
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