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Huge Rise in ID Theft in Canada by Debra Purdy Kong 5/28/2014 6:01:36 PM
Equifax is worried about Canada’s vulnerability to ID theft. Also, what happens when a hacker turns on his cohorts? And it seems that companies are having a hard time getting back money stolen from their companies by employees.
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The Staggering Cost of Fraud by Debra Purdy Kong 5/21/2014 5:35:33 PM
A new study sheds some light on fraud around the world. Here’s a puzzle for you. What do ID theft, coroners’ notes, and a funeral home employee have in common? And ebay’s the next big hacking target but they won’t be the last.... more
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The Future of Cybercrime (It Ain’t Pretty) by Debra Purdy Kong 5/14/2014 6:27:48 PM
Want to know what cybercrime in the near future will look like? Also, another crackdown in Medicare fraud, plus something’s seriously wrong with NYU’s approach to white-collar crime.... more
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Is Your Smart Home Safe From Hackers? by Debra Purdy Kong 5/7/2014 6:26:24 PM
Is technology keeping your home safe or making it more vulnerable to thieves? And here’s another story about an employee taking advantage of his employer, only this employer is the U.S. Navy.... more
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Hackers Target Baby Monitors and Defibrillators by Debra Purdy Kong 4/29/2014 5:24:48 PM
Did you know that your baby monitor, not to mention your medical records and defibrillator, can be hacked? Also, increasing numbers of fake scientific journals are enticing desperate people to publish with them.
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Fraud in the Census Bureau? by Debra Purdy Kong 4/22/2014 5:42:52 PM
According to one reporter, the census information might not be as truthful as you think. Also, art forgery is still out there, and have you heard of the more bizarre ways hackers are breaking into company databases?
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SKIERS by Robert A. Mills 4/19/2014 9:34:03 AM
ROBBED – April 26, 2014 It was very late that April night in 1944 when we left the park-like Hague, crossed the southern edge of Lafayette Park and came out on North Ferry Street. It had begun to rain, as it often did in the Tidewater, a soft ... more
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Heartbleed Bug Could Cause Major Headaches by Debra Purdy Kong 4/16/2014 6:01:06 PM
Canadians are at risk thanks to Revenue Canada Agency’s vulnerability to the Heartbleed bug. Unfortunately, the problem could be deeper and more widespread than we realize.... more
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Why Technology Still Feels Like the Wild West by Debra Purdy Kong 4/9/2014 5:20:11 PM
Stats show that hacking has reached epidemic proportions. I’ve written about a lot of different types of fraud in the past, but “photo fraud” is another new one to watch out for. And did you know that Canada also is plagued by medical fraud?... more
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Is That Herbal Supplement You’re Taking the Real Deal? by Debra Purdy Kong 4/2/2014 5:04:12 PM
If you think food fraud is horrible, then you’ll be shocked by the fraud going in the world of herbal supplements. Also, medical fraud is still huge. And do you know the best way to keep from getting hacked?... more
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Free Download of Zack's Choice at Kindle by Harry E Gilleland 4/1/2014 4:51:22 AM
This is no April's Fool Day joke. My new novel, Zack's Choice, is available for the next two days to download for free at Kindle.
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Zack's Choice Tailer Now Available by Harry E Gilleland 3/31/2014 8:26:45 AM
Please come watch my new book trailer for Zack's Choice, my newest novel in the crime-heist-mystery with a dash of humor and a bit of sex genre. I got a deal on it, only paying $49 dollars. I think it turned out pretty well for that price. What t... more
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Former Homicide Detective Shares How He Got Criminals to Talk by Jennifer Chase 3/29/2014 7:07:37 AM
It is always exciting to come upon an article about someone whose career offers me insight and inspiration as I constantly strive to learn more about criminal psychology and use that knowledge to be a better writer. For this reason, the CNN piece and... more
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Alaska Rallies to Raise Awareness of Sexual Assaults in the State by Jennifer Chase 3/29/2014 7:07:01 AM
Something that has been important for me to advocate through the development of my Emily Stone character is the notion that women are strong and deserving of respect. Emily takes it upon herself to become a vigilante member of law enforcement, tracki... more
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Escaped Murderer Captured after Nearly 40 Years of Freedom by Jennifer Chase 3/29/2014 7:06:17 AM
I would assume that when a prisoner manages to break out of jail, he probably spends nearly every moment looking over his back. Is this the day the authorities finally catch me? Will someone from my past life recognize me? But I also wonder if, after... more
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Food Fraud More Common Than You Think by Debra Purdy Kong 3/26/2014 5:49:03 PM
Food fraud is becoming more prevalent, as is corporate theft from insiders.... more
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Giveaway for Zack's Choice by Harry E Gilleland 3/14/2014 11:05:42 PM
I am having a Giveaway for five copies of Zack's Choice at Goodreads from now until 15 April. Please drop by and enter to win a copy.
http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/84016-zack-s-choice
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Want a Great Career? Try Fraud Detection by Debra Purdy Kong 3/12/2014 5:44:01 PM
Youngsters who are good at hacking have the opportunity for great, legitimate careers down the road. Also, how knowledgeable are you about ID theft precautions? And have you heard of friendly fraud?... more
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Great Prevention Tools Against Scams by Debra Purdy Kong 3/5/2014 7:04:42 PM
Many of us could do far more to protect ourselves from ID theft. Here’s some of the things you should watch out for, and things you can do to improve your safety.
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Trailer for A Wandering Warrior Available Now by Harry E Gilleland 3/2/2014 1:17:54 PM
The trailer for A Wandering Warrior is now available!... more
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