Archive for July 2015
9 Investigates identity theft trend
9 Investigates identity theft trend 9 Investigates examined how your personal information may be getting posted online without your knowledge, allowing crooks to steal your identity. Channel 9’s Vanessa Welch worked with a local cybersecurity expert who was able to find Social Security numbers, bank account numbers and salary information for dozens of Floridians. The…
Read MoreBy nearly any measure, sunny South Florida is tops in fraud from ID theft to mortgage scams
By nearly any measure, sunny South Florida is tops in fraud from ID theft to mortgage scams MIAMI — Psssst — Need a phony ID? A fraudulent tax refund? Insurance money from a sham car crash? Florida may have just what you’re looking for. Since the first settlers hacked their way into the mangrove tangles…
Read MoreProtect Your Reputation. Avoid Data Breaches.
Protect Your Reputation. Avoid Data Breaches. Perhaps Head & Shoulders was onto something with its marketing slogan when it said “you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression.” Businesses spend time and resources on keeping their existing clients by nurturing relationships and maintaining quality customer service. Reputation is fragile, and one data…
Read MoreThird woman charged in widespread identity theft scheme
Third woman charged in widespread identity theft scheme A simple shoplifting complaint at a Florida mall led investigators to a widespread fraud scheme in which women from Palm Beach County worked together to steal at least 790 identities, according to court documents.. Willis was recruited by Latonia Verdell, a convicted felon from Greenacres who orchestrated…
Read More3 charged in Central Florida ID theft ring with 2K victims
3 charged in Central Florida ID theft ring with 2K victims ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando police have arrested three suspects after an identity theft ring was broken up by an 85-year-old man. The Orlando Police Department is pursuing multiple charges, including grand theft of a motor vehicle, scheme to defraud and trafficking in counterfeit credit…
Read MoreCreate a Routine Schedule for Staying Organized
Create a Routine Schedule for Staying Organized Earlier this week, we discussed how keeping clutter at bay can give productivity a boost, and while getting rid of unnecessary items and paperwork is all well and good, it’s even better to set up a routine schedule to maintain your newly organized space. Maybe it seems overwhelming…
Read MoreIdentity Theft Facts: What You Need to Know
Identity Theft Facts: What You Need to Know It’s easy to dismiss the idea of identity theft if you’ve never had the misfortune of being a victim, but the fact of the matter is identity theft can happen to anyone. Maybe it’s a bit uncomfortable to think about, but the sooner you realize that identity…
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