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Disturbing Trends in Domestic Terrorism by Debra Purdy Kong 7/27/2011 10:05:05 AM
Last week I wrote about an individual in the U.S. who’d been terrorizing his neighbors electronically. This week, two more disturbing stories appeared in Canadian newspapers.
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The Story That’s Growing Legs and Tentacles by Debra Purdy Kong 7/20/2011 10:24:43 AM
Given the News of the World fiasco, hacking of all types is making big headlines again. Here’s a small sample of some of the stories.
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DECIMATING EFFECTS OF INCARCERATION ON BLACK AMERICA by Uriah J. Fields 7/19/2011 5:13:21 AM
The mass incarceration of black men is having a devestating effect on black America.... more
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Stolen Lives and Other Crimes by Debra Purdy Kong 7/13/2011 5:38:12 PM
The number of children victimized by identity theft is growing at an alarming rate, and the thieves are often loved ones.
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Who's Monitoring the Journalists? by Debra Purdy Kong 7/12/2011 6:45:08 PM
The News of the World phone hacking scandal has raised some disturbing questions about the integrity of journalism in general. It appears that the problem is a lot more widespread and sinister among tabloid newspapers than people thought.
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A 385-Year Prison Sentence? Really? by Debra Purdy Kong 6/28/2011 3:52:24 PM
Hi-tech security degrees and long prison sentences are just two of the responses to the growing problem of white-collar crime, but it’s debatable as to whether they will be effective.
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Operation Stolen Dreams by Debra Purdy Kong 6/22/2011 2:55:20 PM
It’s been about three years since the economic bubble burst and countless people lost their homes in the U.S. Convictions are happening, yet some people are still trying to scam the system.
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Desperate ID Theft Criminals, and Protecting Your SSN by Debra Purdy Kong 6/15/2011 11:07:20 AM
While many identity theft crimes might be someone’s idea of a career or business, other ID theft crimes are acts of desperation, and some of those acts are even over the top.
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Fraud Protection Tips for Kids and Small Businesses by Debra Purdy Kong 6/8/2011 2:45:32 PM
The number of children and businesses being victimized by fraud is growing, but there are steps you can take to protect your family and your business.
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ID Theft Dangers to Tornado Victims and Others by Debra Purdy Kong 5/31/2011 9:42:10 AM
These three stories demonstrate how easy it is to become a victim of identity theft.
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Protecting the Dead From ID Theft by Debra Purdy Kong 5/25/2011 8:46:26 AM
It’s a sad fact that the deceased are becoming increasingly vulnerable to identity theft, and that mourners are left to deal with the trauma. Here are some good tips on how to protect your deceased relatives, plus more tips on what to do if you’ve be... more
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Two Fraud Warnings, & Pageant Contestant Faces Fraud Charges by Debra Purdy Kong 5/18/2011 5:40:23 PM
Say it isn’t so: a Miss USA contestant has been forced to drop out of the pageant next month due to three fraud charges. Also here are two important fraud warnings.
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Fraud from Recession, Natural Disaster, and Sorcery? by Debra Purdy Kong 5/11/2011 3:08:42 PM
There’s so much fraud happening that there are many things to write about, but here are three stories that will make you shake your head.
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Energising the right side of the brain by Janice B. Scott 5/10/2011 6:55:20 AM
The left side of the brain controls order - lists, agendas - while the right side controls creativity.
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More Backlash for Sony, UK Fraud Worries, & Medicare Fraud Convictions by Debra Purdy Kong 5/4/2011 11:27:42 AM
As these three stories indicate, fraud is a growing concern all over the world.
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The PlayStation Debacle, and Friendly ID Thefts by Debra Purdy Kong 4/27/2011 8:32:51 AM
You’ve probably heard that the PlayStation Network was hacked. If your child plays, his or her personal information might also have been exposed. And did you know that an increasing number of ID theft victims were targeted by someone they know?
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How a Few People Victimize Thousands, Including Your Kids! by Debra Purdy Kong 4/20/2011 11:52:52 AM
Recent statistics show that a growing number of children are at risk for identity theft. Also, here’s a story about how one woman stole the identity of thousands, and another about a man who used information taken from the Net to steal identities.
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Is ID Theft Protection Worth the Cost? by Debra Purdy Kong 4/13/2011 5:50:24 PM
More than eleven million Americans have been victimized by identity theft in recent years, so it’s not surprising that a number of companies have sprung up claiming to offer ID theft protection, for a fee, of course. The problem is that not all of th... more
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Sobering Identity Theft Stats, and the Hardest Hit States by Debra Purdy Kong 4/6/2011 9:14:17 AM
Cases of identity theft may have gone down since 2009, but the cost to victims is rising.
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Medical & Tax Identity Thefts are More Common Than You Think by Debra Purdy Kong 3/30/2011 12:46:30 PM
How would you like to file your tax return only to discover that it’s been filed by someone else using your social security number? Income tax identity theft, as well as medical theft, are on the rise.
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