by J_Pratt
Among the most painful scams are those in which the victim believes the villain truly cares for them. This connection allows the miscreant to exploit their affection, abusing them financially as well as emotionally. These are known as Romance or Sweetheart scams. … Continue Reading
by ITRC
The first step is to call your bank and shut down the checking account. You must file a police report with your local police department stating the check book was stolen.
You will need to go to the bank and have Customer Service go through your account and verify the checks clearing through the account are yours. … Continue Reading
by J_Pratt
Cashier’s Checks have long been considered the “gold standard” of checks. Drawn on the bank itself, there is no question that the funds are good. So if someone wants to give you a Cashier’s Check (or “Official Check”) there’s no fraud risk, right?
Wrong. … Continue Reading
by J_Pratt
Remember when you had lunch with Bob (see “What About Bob”) and he gave you a check to pay for his half of the bill? And in doing so, he entrusted you with a lot of his personal financial information, which is printed on his check stock?
What if YOU were in Bob’s shoes? Hey! You are in Bob’s shoes! … Continue Reading
by J_Pratt
So you and your buddy, Bob, decide to meet for lunch. And you wind up in a “cash only” place. Bob doesn’t have any cash on him, so you cover lunch. Bob writes you a check to pay for his half. Then you both go back to work.
Because your bank has this great new service that lets you deposit checks into your account using your mobile phone (or maybe your scanner and email service), you don’t have to stop at the bank to deposit that check. … Continue Reading
The powerful attack on the Internet last week raised many questions — who did it? how did it happen? and could it happen again? Some of those answers are still unknown and could be for awhile. But what is known is that the Internet attack involved millions and millions of computers around the world. And we’re learning that not all of the computers involved are those of companies — some of the computers used, as well as other devices, are ones in people’s homes.
Nicole Perlroth outlined these disturbing facts in a recent New York Times article (see, “Devices Like Cable Boxes Figured in Internet Attack”; page B1, March 30th). … Continue Reading
The BBB is dedicated to fostering honest and responsive relationships between businesses and consumers in the U.S. and Canada, instilling consumer confidence and contributing to a trustworthy marketplace for all. … Continue Reading
There’s an old saying: “There’s no such thing as bad PR.” Well, it’s not true, at least where healthcare is concerned. While starlets and bloggers may thrive on scandal and controversy, consumers look to their healthcare providers for reliable, quality care and privacy. … Continue Reading
FraudAvengers.org appreciates your readership and values your personal privacy.
We respect all personal information you provide on our site and acknowledge the importance of protecting this information.
by Robin Slade
The Boston and Texas tragedies remind us that when disaster strikes, we are not always prepared to deal with the magnitude of the chaotic wake that follows such events in our communities … Continue Reading