Tag "fraud alert"
Scam Tricks WalMart into Selling PS4S for $90
IGN – In an abuse of Walmart’s recently announced online price match policy, several customers have scammed the department store by turning in screencaps of third-party Amazon listings for the PlayStation 4 at $90 USD, instead of its market price of
Read MoreEstate Planner Accused of Wire Fraud
Rapid City Journal – A former Rapid City man who built a career telling people how to manage their money and plan their estates has been indicted on federal wire-fraud and money-laundering charges. Federal authorities say Randall “Randy” McKee, 57,
Read MoreOnline Fraud Prevention Tips To Know
Make Use Of – You can do everything right and still have your identity stolen. If 2014 has taught us anything about security, it’s this: you cannot trust companies to keep your data safe. That doesn’t mean you should stop using
Read MoreInternet Hack Shutters State Department Computers
Voice of America – The State Department has revealed that a portion of its email system and public website were shut down over the weekend after authorities detected suspicious activity believed to be an outside computer hack. A State Department spokesperson, speaking
Read MoreReduce Credit Card Fraud in One Step
The Hill – As the holiday shopping season approaches and on the heels of President Obama’s bold move to require government-issued credit and debit cards to be equipped with new chip and PIN technology aimed at reducing fraud, the findings
Read MoreHome Depot Shoppers, Hackers Probably Have Your Email Address
Inc. – Home Depot is in the news again, for hackers stealing 53 million email addresses in addition to customers’ card data, Home Depot said Thursday. The nation’s largest home improvement chain had disclosed the massive, months-long breach of 56 million debit
Read MoreTrademark Scam
Frank Online Marketing – It’s so easy to scam busy entrepreneurs and staff members, so take extra precaution when it comes to trademarking your future. Anatomy of a Fake Renewal Notice It makes me really angry when I see this
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Avoid Being Victim of Home Improvement Fraud
TRAVELERS REST, S.C. –Whether its minor repairs or major renovations, experts say homeowners looking for a contractor need to do their homework to avoid being swindled, ripped-off or cheated. “You want to make sure that you check these people out.
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National Cyber Security Awareness Month: Top 4 Cyber Scams
October is known as National Cyber Security Awareness Month and Unlock Your Wealth Radio is highlighting the top four cyber scams that could be affecting your money. Continue reading and become aware of these scams and the fraudsters who are
Read MoreIs Wine Fraud Destroying Business?
(Eater)- Back in August, a prolific wine collector was given a distinction that no other connoisseur had ever been awarded in US history: he was sentenced to a 10 year prison term for counterfeiting wine. Rudy Kurniawan was ordered to a decade behind
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