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Identity Thieves Turn to Grave Robbing

April 23, 2012

The Social Security numbers of 2.5 million deceased Americans are used each year.

Society’s Dependence on Trust and Security

Mark McCourt

April 1, 2012

Just today, a stranger came to my door claiming he was here to unclog a bathroom drain. I let him into my house without verifying his identity, and not only did he repair the drain, he also took off his shoes so he wouldn’t track mud on my floors. When he was done, I gave him a piece of paper that asked my bank to give him some money. He accepted it without a second glance.

A Fun LUVing Attitude

Diane Ritchey

March 5, 2012

Southwest Airlines, the airline known for making it fun to fly, has a director of corporate security who has created a vision and who successfully communicates it to his team. “Each employee [at Southwest Airlines] is expected to demonstrate include, a Warrior Spirit, a Servants Heart and a Fun LUVing Attitude,” says Vance Toler, director of corporate security.

DC Accuses 130 of its Own Workers of Fraud

February 7, 2012

About 90 current District of Columbia employees face dismissal and criminal prosecution after collecting unemployment benefits while on the government's payroll.

E-Retail Fraud Rate Hits a Record Low in 2011

February 3, 2012

The fraud rate per order for online merchants in the United States and Canada decreased in 2011 to 0.6% from 0.9% in 2010, according to CyberSource.

National Fraud Center Releases Top 10 Scams of 2011

February 2, 2012

The National Consumers League (NCL) released its annual report on the top scams reported to its national Fraud Center, finding that the most frequently reported scam to NCL’s Fraud Center in 2011 involved bogus prizes and sweepstakes, with fake check scams and emotion-based pitches involving scammers posing as loved ones appearing in the top ten.

International Crime Deja Vu All Over Again

Today's Cold War Evolves: Chinese Trade Secrets Theft, Russian Online Fraud Attacks

Internet, Email Spur Sophisticated Incidents, Some Supported by Other Countries

January 19, 2012

It is a new age Cold War going on as Chinese steal U.S. trade secrets and criminals from Russia commit frauds against Americans.

Brazil Olympic Security Director Accused of Fraud

January 15, 2012

The security director for the 2016 Olympic Games allegedly committed fraud when he occupied the same position during the Pan American Games held in Rio de Janeiro four years ago.

Sophisticated Operation Stole Millions