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With all the press, attention and media stories focusing on the bad things that occur in society, it is easy at times to believe that society has really gone downhill, leaving one to wonder if any good remains. Working in the field of fraud investigations, it is easy at times to believe that might be the case, with everyone out …
Three fraud related articles just appeared in one of my local newspapers, all on the same day. The amount of coverage, and the consequences of each crime, makes little sense to me. Article 1 – woman forged a check (one check) for $144 and cashed it at a local grocery store. Happens most every day from what I know and …
A student of mine shared a story that opened my eyes to the risks of posting too much detail within a Facebook account. The posts on their wall discussed the medical issues of their parent, along with health updates. A recent post mentioned having to run out and refill prescriptions. The next day their mail had been stolen, ransacked and …
Technology is great. Today we have gadgets that make our lives simpler and more efficient. The problem is for every new gadget there comes potential risks, making our lives harder and more complex again, especially in today’s society where too many individuals are looking for ways to rip things off and get things for free. Today’s concern for caution relates …
As I come across things that surprise me, I like to pass them along, especially if I was unaware of the issue, because it could very well mean many folks are unaware of the issue. I have a portable GPS, my second unit, as my first was stolen from a rental car (subject of an earlier post). The first thing …