Archive for the ‘Business’ Category

Report: Combined Consumer Education and Increased Security Measures Equal Reduced Identity Fraud

Etienne A. Gibbs, MSW asked: While surfing the ‘net, I came across a report about the reduction of identity theft and identity fraud. Obviously, it caught my attention. Following, in part, is that report which was produced by Javelin Strategy & Research, and co-sponsored by CheckFree Corporation, Visa Card, and Wells Fargo & Co.While identity [...]

Top 5 Guidelines: Prevent ID Fraud

Chris Z Armstrong asked: Everybody must consider identity theft and how to protect themselves as it’s on the rise and at worst could cost you lots of money if a thief gets access to your finances, at best it’ll cost you time and grief cancelling cards and altering computer passwords.With the introduction of chip and [...]

Understanding the Truth in Caller Id Act

Gloria Moore asked: There is another “Truth In Caller ID Act” bill currently making its way through the Senate. This bill, known as The Truth In Caller ID Act of 2007, passed in the U.S. House of Representatives in June 2007. This is the second time a bill of this nature is being considered. The [...]

Identity Verification Software Helps Fight Fraud Exposure

Michelle Thiel asked: One of the best ways to fight fraud is to take a proactive approach. Yet some business professionals believe that fraud detection software is the only type of software tool available (or necessary) to fight fraud. Certainly, detection through monitoring can play an important role in your anti-fraud program, but it puts [...]

Maritime Fraud – Bharatbook.com

bharatbook asked: Bharatbook.com is proud to announce the new report “Maritime Fraud” (http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=25531).The book covers all varieties of maritime fraud, from the most serious downwards, describing the methods employed and the risks to traders and carriers. At the serious end of the spectrum, pirates capture an entire ship, often murdering the entire crew, in order [...]