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The De Facto Legalization of Credit Card Fraud by Peter F Egan 3/23/2012 10:57:22 AM
Most everyone in America who owns or has ever owned a credit card is aware of the growing risk of theft and fraud that can literally leave a person in total financial ruin. What the vast majority of credit card holders are completely oblivious to is ... more
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Fraud Busts, Plus Protecting Yourself from Investment Scams by Debra Purdy Kong 3/21/2012 5:48:15 PM
Two major crime rings, one in the U.S., the other in Canada, have been broken up and there’s good information out there to keep you from investing in the wrong company and the wrong people.
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The Outrage of Entitlement by Debra Purdy Kong 3/14/2012 12:22:10 PM
Here’s a classic example of one fraudster’s outrageous attitude when it comes to possessions, plus more tips and warnings about identity theft through social networking.
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Seniors Increasingly Targeted by Scams by Debra Purdy Kong 3/7/2012 3:45:45 PM
Here are three stories about the growing number of seniors being targeted by fraudsters through a variety of means.
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Americans' No. 1 Consumer Complaint by Debra Purdy Kong 2/29/2012 10:52:46 AM
Although concerns about ID theft are on the rise, law enforcement agencies are stepping up efforts to catch big-time fraudsters.
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New Fraud Survey, Plus Trusting the Wrong Person by Debra Purdy Kong 2/22/2012 4:14:18 PM
A new survey shows some interesting fraud stats in 2011. Also, here’s a sad and infuriating story about a son who turned his elderly mother into a pauper.
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Serial Killers - no good for tourism by Jeffrey Parfitt 2/21/2012 11:49:04 AM
I read lots of crime, I watch lots of crime and I write lots of crime. I was watching Dexter and admiring Florida and how beautiful it looks on the TV. Then I decided there are too many serial killers in Florida to go there !!... more
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Good and Bad News in Medicare, plus RCMP Struggles with the Cloud by Debra Purdy Kong 2/15/2012 10:59:45 AM
Here are two interesting articles that offer a glimpse of the state of Medicare today. Also, the RCMP are struggling to come to grips with fraud and ID theft thanks to the Cloud.
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Bogus Tax Returns on the Rise by Debra Purdy Kong 2/8/2012 12:48:33 PM
It’s tax season and thieves are already busily filing bogus returns, possibly using your name! If you live in South Florida, you might be at a higher risk.
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IRS Crackdown, Plus Five Frightening Facts by Debra Purdy Kong 2/1/2012 11:29:40 AM
These articles focus on the rise in identity theft and the increasing vulnerability that we all face. It’s getting pretty scary out there.
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Olympic Fraud Already Rampant by Debra Purdy Kong 1/25/2012 11:49:29 AM
Olympic fraud, violated antifraud statutes, and a spike in ID theft are all prevalent these days. A symbol of the times we live in, and foreshadowing of trouble to come.
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Beware of Those Retail Surveys by Debra Purdy Kong 1/18/2012 10:35:01 AM
Ever fill out retail surveys? You might want to rethink that. Also, prison sentences are becoming steeper for habitual ID theft offenders, and another BBB list comes out with the most popular scams.
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Toby Neal Interview: by L.T. Suzuki 1/14/2012 9:11:47 PM
Author Toby Neal discusses her debut crime thriller 'Blood Orchids' and the writing life!... more
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Smartphone Tips, Plus More Financial Scandal by Debra Purdy Kong 1/11/2012 10:43:20 AM
Here are some useful tips about safeguarding your smartphone from ID theft. Also, white collar crime is soaring in New Delhi, and finally, three culprits in Canada’s largest financial scandal are about to go to court.
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Risky Transactions, Plus a Weird Fraud Story by Debra Purdy Kong 1/4/2012 3:45:31 PM
Here’s a story about the four riskiest ways you could be victimized by fraud. Also, did you know that there are people who essentially place bets on when other people will die?
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Fair Play, Stolen Wallets, and Underground Economies by Debra Purdy Kong 12/28/2011 1:05:53 PM
Fraud tips are on the rise, especially in Ireland as the government tries to recoup much needed money. Also, selling stolen info on the Net is a huge multi-million dollar business. And here’s some tips on what to do if your wallet is stolen.
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FROM HOBOKEN TO NOBOKEN by ALLAN JOHN ALBRECHT 12/28/2011 8:56:33 AM
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN "GREED" & "ULTIMATE GREED" IS "MURDER" & "TEAMS".... more
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Protecting Yourself During the Holiday Season by Debra Purdy Kong 12/21/2011 3:58:54 PM
Here are some helpful tips to help you protect your identity through the holidays, and what to do if your Social Security Number is stolen.
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When a Call from Your Bank is Really Bad News by Debra Purdy Kong 12/14/2011 4:20:55 PM
With all the shopping and traveling at this time of year, ID theft incidents rise sharply. Make sure you don’t get caught!
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Have We Learned Anything Since Enron? by Debra Purdy Kong 12/7/2011 12:52:11 PM
Here’s a quick look back at Enron, ten years after the fiasco, and two more stories which only prove just how commonplace fraud, even on a small scale, has become since then.
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