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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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Top Ten Scams of 2009 by Debra Purdy Kong 12/16/2009 4:59:30 PM
Here in Canada, the BBB just released the top ten scams of 2009. It probably won’t surprise you to learn that identity theft was #3 on the list. Here’s the BBB’s list:
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ID Thieves Stealing From Family Members by Debra Purdy Kong 12/9/2009 1:49:52 PM
Here are three articles that might make you worry more about what your friends and relatives are up to than the strangers who want to steal your identity.
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Thieves of All Stripes Are Running Amuck by Debra Purdy Kong 12/2/2009 4:27:36 PM
Here are two stories: one about purse thieves, the other about a sophisticated phishing scam. Both of them want to take your money, and both of them are succeeding.
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Global Warming Science Fraud and Daycares Run by Criminals? by Debra Purdy Kong 11/25/2009 7:47:52 PM
I’ve read stories on almost every type of fraud imaginable, but global warming science fraud is a new one for me. And if your child is in daycare at someone’s house, the second story might seem a little creepy.
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Protect Yourself While Holiday Shopping by Debra Purdy Kong 11/18/2009 7:46:53 PM
Here’s some great tips to keep you from being victimized by scammers this Christmas season.
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Are Credit Freezes and Credit Alerts Your Best Defense Against Fraud? by Debra Purdy Kong 11/11/2009 4:00:19 PM
If you’re wondering whether credit freezes and credit alerts will help you fight fraud, an article in boston.com might help you decide. The important thing is to do something to protect yourself. Learn more about why in the second article from MyBank... more
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Down Here In Texas by Lisa Hilbers 11/7/2009 10:28:17 AM
I'm not sure what the rest of the Country is thinkin' but,... more
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Good News in Fighting ID Theft by Debra Purdy Kong 11/4/2009 6:33:46 PM
Here are three positive things happening to help in the battle against identity theft.
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The Other Side of Identity Theft, Plus New Disturbing Trends by Debra Purdy Kong 10/29/2009 12:50:04 PM
Thefts and hacking are up for ID theft purposes. Don’t be a victim!
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Can You Trust Bank and Restaurant Employees? by Debra Purdy Kong 10/22/2009 11:02:45 AM
Amidst all the stories of ID theft happening, this is National Protect Your Identity Week
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