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Skimming, the act of gaining unlawful access to card holder’s information, is becoming much more prevalent. Identity thieves getting much more brazen regarding how and where they skim your credit and debit card information. Be vigilant. Time and again I have posted regarding the use of a credit card over a debit card. The main issue is that with your …
I was honored and humbled when I received an email out of the blue yesterday requesting assistance on a fraud related matter. I have received many requests from all sorts of sources over the years, many from individuals or organizations who have fallen victim to some type of fraud or financial crime. Still more inquiries come from individuals suffering through …
I just don’t understand when certain things occur that make no sense to me. Today, for instance, I received a booklet of courtesy checks at my home. These courtesy checks are linked to a corporate credit card I maintain for my firm. All the information regarding the account pertains to the business: firm name, address, phone number… My monthly statements …
This article appearing February 21, 2010 illustrates two key points I highlight in my writing and speaking. First – theft of cash receipts schemes continues to be the method of choice, stealing payments intended to employers and diverting them for personal use. Second – sharing information during an investigation often leads to additional discoveries and information. This individual was accused of stealing …
Dealing with fraud and forensic matters, largely involving people stealing, lying, and ultimately ruining their life and the lives of their family, friends and employers, can make one take a dim view of the world and today’s state of society. All too often individuals make decisions for self-promotion and enrichment, based solely on a heightened sense of entitlement, going well …