Tag "Fraud"
Jury Duty Phone Scam Demands Residents for $500
A new phone scam is targeting residents in Seattle, falsely charging victims a $500 fine for failing to appear for federal jury duty or face arrest, recipients are told. According to the Seattle Times, at least two Seattle residents received
Read MoreTop 5 Summer Scams to Avoid
Summer is the season to go on vacation, move away, and take in a great concert, but as the weather heats up, so do the scams. The Better Business Bureau warns consumers about the following common summer scams. Don’t let a
Read MoreDoctor Charged with $33 Million in Medicare Fraud
A Hollywood doctor was charged with conspiring to bilk Medicare out of more than $33 million by charging for unnecessary services and medical equipment. According to the Miami Herald, Dr. Robert A. Glazer, 67, was indicted on one count of conspiracy
Read More50 Worst Charities in America and How to Keep from Being Scammed
Charities are a way to give back to those in need, often times stories are told with unhappy endings and more heartbreaks than we can handle. The stories of heartbreak continue as people beg for assistance. Of course there are
Read MoreFacebook Scam Puts Financial Information at Risk
Facebook is known to be one of the most visited social media sites today, connecting you and your personal information with friends and family on a daily basis. However, not only are your friends and family viewing your every move,
Read MoreInsurance Fraud Costing $80 Billion a Year
In Jacksonville, Florida a Channel 4 investigation uncovered how the huge national problem of insurance fraud is affecting residents yearly premiums and how much of the fight against it is in Jacksonville. According to News 4 Jax, a reporter met with
Read MoreHow to Avoid Vacation Rental Scams this Summer
Planning where to go and what to do for your summer vacation can be stressful enough, not to mention the hassle of trying to find a place to stay. The decision is obvious when it comes to choosing a motel
Read MoreCitigroup Fires 11 More in Mexico Fraud Allegations
Citigroup is quick to their defense, firing 11 more employees (including 4 high-rank executives) to their costly fraud charges at their Mexican business. Deal Book reports that on Monday afternoon, the board of the bank was briefed on an internal investigation
Read MoreCredit and Debit Card Fraud Tops American Security Concerns
Credit and debit card fraud are at the top of American security concerns in 2014, with major retail and banking security breaches falling behind, according to the 2014 Unisys Security Index released by Unisys Corporation in partnership with Lieberman Research
Read MoreSecure Your Credit Card While Traveling this Summer with these Tips
School is almost out and for several families that means summer vacation is just around the corner. As your plans start to develop the question of where and when you’re going to spend this year’s summer vacation might not be
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