Police Arrest Six People in Ritzy Robbery Ring
The perps may have had a network in place of valets, waiters/waitresses or others who had an idea of who the victims were, their addresses and what their schedules were. Most importantly, someone on the inside of this network would inform the thieves when the victims would be gone from the home. The thieves would [...]
Avoid Online Auction Fraud by Following These 5 Simple Tips
There are bargains and deals galore at online auction sites. There are also frauds galore. Avoid becoming a victim by following these 5 tips. Tip #1 — Buy from Top-rated Sellers If possible, buy from top-rated sellers. Most seasoned auction sites have a rating system for their sellers. For example, on EBay the top sellers [...]
Wireless Security” is an Oxymoron, But There is Hope
Anyone using an open unsecured network risks exposing their data. There are many ways to see who’s connected on a wireless connection, and to gain access to their information. As more sensitive data has been wirelessly transmitt
Fraud Drivers
Fraud Drivers There are three fraud drivers which facilitate the execution of a fraud. They are Opportunity, Incentive and Justification. Lets briefly explore them one at a time. For fraud to occur, there must first be an opportunity for fraudsters in order to commit fraud. Depending on the type of fraud, the opportunities might exist [...]
Best Person of the Week: Grandmother Wrongly Accused of Running Identity Theft Ring
As many of our reader know, we like to shine a light on those who are doing extraordinary things when it comes to fighting identity theft. We like to focus on members of law enforcement, consumer advocates, law makers and the like. But, every so often, we like to deviate a bit. And, this is [...]