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5 Brutal Cases of Stolen Identities

Downed economy means higher crime. Not surprisingly cases of stolen identity are on the rise. Here are 5 of some of the worst cases reported. read more »
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Bad Credit Loans-Tips on How to Spot Scams

Tips on how to spot "Bad Credit Loan" fraud. Watch out for lenders who ask for "security deposit" before giving out your loan. read more »
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How Fraud Led to the Financial Crisis of 2008

What follows is one of the real secrets to September’s stock market collapse. Once you understand what really happened last month, the events to come[...] read more »
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Silly Willy’s Insurance Fraud Business Plan

Here is Silly Willy again with really good professional advice if you are considering an Insurance Fraud Business. And remember… Don’t ask what Silly[...] read more »
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Synthetic Identity Theft

Synthetic identity theft is a special type of identity theft. There are two versions of synthetic identity theft. The first is where the thief rebuil[...] read more »
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Seven busted for slipping tourists a Mickey with bad tickets

Like hard drugs and booze, Disney can be addictive. Even when times are tight and income is lean, people still want a hit of the big Disney theme par[...] read more »
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» Beware Charity Fraud

A lot of charities are turning to solicitations to get more donations because their trusts and endowments are hurting. This has opened up an opportun[...] read more »
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F.B.I. Struggles to Handle Wave of Financial Fraud Cases

A focus on terrorism and intelligence has limited the bureau’s ability to pursue criminal wrongdoing related to the economic crisis, officials said. read more »
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Internet Thieves Run a $265 Million Industry

For the first time since they started keeping stats, Internet auction fraud wasn't the top item on the list. read more »
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fraud alert!

I labeled my rationale for spending money my inner spender. She’s sneaky, conniving, and able to talk me into just about anything. My inner spender [...] read more »
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My Credit Card has Anti Fraud Measures

Does your credit card company call you all the time too? read more »
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'Hot' products to avoid online

Retail theft is on the rise, but not from hard pressed consumers looking to make ends meet. Rather, organized groups or gangs are hitting stores, ste[...] read more »
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Mystery magazine subscriptions, the fine print, and American Express

A well-educated, normally astute consumer recently related a story of $160 in unexplained charges on his American Express Gold Card. He found himself[...] read more »
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Madoff Victims May Have to Return Profits, Principal

The worst isn't over yet for victims of Bernard Madoff. Now those who withdrew their money early might be expected to return it. read more »
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Don't Ask, Don't Tell: Barron's 2001 Madoff Article

Two years ago, at a hedge-fund conference in New York, attendees were asked to name some of their favorite and most-respected hedge-fund managers. read more »
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