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Scam Warnings, and Are You Properly Deleting Info From Your Old Cell Phone? by Debra Purdy Kong 3/23/2011 1:45:34 PM
Here are two scam warnings for Canadians. Also, there’s interesting news about a petition filed by Disney employees to protect their identities; and are you clearing your phone of personal data as well as you think you are? One study suggests that mo... more
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Could a Hacker Control Your Vehicle? by Debra Purdy Kong 3/16/2011 2:26:11 PM
To avoid catastrophe, researchers are investigating ways to keep hackers from taking over your vehicle’s internal computer system. Also, students are still hacking into their school’s computer systems, thinking they can get away with it; meanwhile, C... more
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The Next Big Security Threat by Debra Purdy Kong 3/9/2011 10:49:34 AM
If you own an Android, you’ll want to ensure that proper security measures are in place. Also, here are two stories about fraud with deep ramifications.
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New Law for Young ID Theft Victims, Plus Mortgage Rescue Scams by Debra Purdy Kong 3/3/2011 11:11:21 AM
To make prosecution easier for minors who’ve had their identities stolen, a new bill is being introduced. Also, the Attorney General of Illinois released some interesting stats about the top criminal complaints, and finally, identity theft and murder... more
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How Governments are Fighting Cyber Crime, and a New Threat to Wi-Fi Users by Debra Purdy Kong 2/23/2011 11:25:27 AM
Here’s a couple of examples of what the Canadian and U.S. governments are doing to fight cyber crime. Also, if you use Wi-Fi in public places, there’s a new threat to worry about.
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Identity Theft Decreased in 2010 by Debra Purdy Kong 2/16/2011 10:45:46 AM
A recent study revealed that the number of reported identity theft cases dropped significantly in 2010, but it’s still an enormous problem, and physical theft is still a common way ID thieves succeed.
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Hacking Big and Small, and Just For Fun by Debra Purdy Kong 2/9/2011 3:40:39 PM
It’s been awhile since I’ve written about the world of computer hacking, but needless to say, it’s alive and well, and occurring on all sorts of scales.
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What Do Bookkeepers, Scientists, and Store Clerks Have in Common? by Debra Purdy Kong 2/2/2011 11:03:26 AM
The answer is that they’ve all committed fraud ... big ones.
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Going After Fraud & ID Thieves in Private and Public Sectors by Debra Purdy Kong 1/26/2011 2:01:13 PM
Here are three different stories in the battle against fraud, but it’s hard to say who’s really winning.
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Stealing From Prison, and the BBB’s Top Ten Scam List by Debra Purdy Kong 1/19/2011 10:59:41 AM
Here’s a truly annoying story that demonstrates just how easy it is for anyone to steal someone’s identity. Also the BBB has a list of the top 10 scams plaguing victims of all ages.
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New Ways to Steal Your Identity by Debra Purdy Kong 1/12/2011 12:40:19 PM
Did you know that, with the right amount of information, it’s not that difficult for a crook to guess your SSN number? Also, it seems that airports might be compromising your identity through scanners and fake WiFi connections.
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Can You Prevent Identity Theft? by Debra Purdy Kong 1/5/2011 12:33:10 PM
The answer is yes, and no. Sure, there’s plenty you can do to protect yourself, but when hackers breach the databases of retailers you’ve frequented, that’s a different matter.
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What Were They Thinking? by Debra Purdy Kong 12/22/2010 6:55:21 PM
Here are a couple of stories about people—who should have known better—caught using their employers’ computers for personal gain and just plain old revenge.
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The Cost of White-Collar Crime is Far More Than Financial by Debra Purdy Kong 12/15/2010 3:25:15 PM
Week after week, I’ve reported about people, businesses, and institutions caught committing fraud. But what about the aftermath of these crimes? As reported in recent news headlines, the repercussions are far more than financial.
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The Scold's Bridle by Minette Walters by Jerome Parisse 12/15/2010 1:38:44 AM
Minette Walters is good. This is the second book of hers that I read, and I must say that I enjoyed it tremendously. Walter’s writing is witty, her dialogues are truer than life, and her characters are diabolical. The plot in this one was flawless an... more
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More Corporate America Fraud, Plus Top 5 Facebook Scams by Debra Purdy Kong 12/8/2010 1:55:51 PM
Here are two examples of corporate America gone wrong, plus five scams to watch out for on Facebook.
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Hong Kong Murders by Jerome Parisse 12/6/2010 11:35:39 PM
I have finally finished reading Hong Kong Murders, by Kate Whitehead. It relates fourteen homicides that have taken place in Hong Kong over the years. Hong Kong is one of the safest places in the world, so I was interested to find out what these murd... more
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Warning About a Credit Card Scam That’s Fooling Many People by Debra Purdy Kong 11/30/2010 8:39:16 AM
Information about a highly successful scam that’s been going on awhile was forwarded to me yesterday. Sources say it’s happening in southern Alberta and is now hitting BC.
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Staying Safe With Online Shopping by Debra Purdy Kong 11/24/2010 3:12:30 PM
First there’s Black Friday, followed by Cyber Monday. If you’re participating in online shopping, there are things you can do to stay safe.
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Science Fraud, Mortgage Foreclosure Fraud, and Russian Fraud by Debra Purdy Kong 11/17/2010 3:57:13 PM
Here are three rather disconcerting stories that made me glad I’m not buying real estate in the U.S., or looking for justice in Russia.
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