JR asked:


Hi there, Ron here. Can anybody help me on this?.Its question of finding a fraud. He has looted more than 2 people of a total of over 50 lakh rupees. This guy is a mystery now and on the run. All i have is an email id. I need to know if v can track location of this person via an email id. GMT time specifies current location but to know where and when is this email id being used. Yahoo Administrator is also requested to provide me a solution in this as both IDs are yahoo ID’s.

Please get back to me if you can help me..treat this as top urgent matter.

Ron

SOLOMON

AC asked:


Hi,

I need a business TIN very quickly. Let me explain why..
I have a good website and I used to run google adsense on it generating decent revenue. A couple of months ago, google disqualified me from the adsense saying there are fradulent clicks on my website.
I tried sending them emails saying that I am not doing any fraud and I can not take responsibiliy for someone who may be, but to no avail.

I tried applying for other adsense account (using diff. email id), but they identified me by my SSN and did not let me.

So I am planning to get a business TIN and use it for applying for a new adsens account.

How does one do that ? (I do not have any business). I would assume that you need a business to get a TIN.

I would appreciate if someone tells me the cheapest way to get a business and business TIN. The sole purpose of that would be to run google adsense.

Thanks,
I am planning to run google adsense on my website to generate some revenue.

EMMETT

Real Life asked:


ICE arrests six illegal aliens in continuation of document fraud case Arrests are related to criminal prosecutions for illegal use of Puerto Rican ID Georgetown, Delaware - Late Monday afternoon special agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 6 illegal aliens residing in the Sussex County area as part of a continuing document fraud investigation. The investigation, which started last year, involves the illegal sale and use of valid Puerto Rican birth certificates and associated Social Security cards. The sale and use of these valid identity documents present an obvious national security and public safety concern, because the documents confer all the rights and privileges of a United States citizen on the individual using them. Using fraudulent identification presents the opportunity to get a job, vote, purchase firearms and obtain passports and other legitimate documents allowing international travel. During Monday’s arrests agents seized four sets of Puerto Rican identity documents.

In November of 2007 ICE agents arrested 4 documents vendors/brokers who are being criminally prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Delaware. The six arrests yesterday

http://www.borderfirereport.net/latest/ice-arrests-six-illegal-aliens-in-continuation-of-document-fraud-case.html

ALBERTO

Jitendra Prakash Singh asked:


SOFCON ENGG (HRD) have paid to every job portal and so u will find it every where in job portal like nokri.com. But i have confirmed about this company from nokri call center. They said that this is a fraud company, You can go on this url:- http://www.naukri.com/mynaukri/mn_contactus.php?id= and call at COIMBATORE office. ie 0422- 4391119, 2214186 and you will come to know about my wording that I am correct…….
Net-Pro Global Consortium is also a fraud……
I am posting this because there is no way to advertise about such fraud, if some one know about it….By this atleast people who are searching in google for SOFCON ENGG (HRD) will easly find this link in thier result……

CARLTON

yomama23 asked:


Fake scenes, spending the night in a hotel after claiming to sleep in the wild, etc? What do you think? They found some proof, but Bear is claiming that some of this is not true and that he can explain. Should be interesting. He is on holiday with his family according to his blog. I wonder what his excuse will be? I really love his show! I’m disappointed but want to wait and see what he has to say ….so are these allegations just bull, or do you think he’s truly a fraud?
If you haven’t heard about it, go to this link

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/showbiz/showbiznews.html?in_article_id=471510&in_page_id=1773&in_a_source=&ito=1490

VANCE

Robert Dimarco asked:


Dear Mr Alberto Cruz,

I read your article, very well written; but what a waste of talent. You have spent a lot of energy defending the most outrageous claims (Castro, ID theft, etc) - those are not real issues at hand - please next time defend coherently the false promises from abel mesa (lower caps for the blasphemous that implores the name of GOD in vain) - not to mention the pleople that have gone through economic hardship because of abel mesa (many traveled far and spent their hard earn money for this idiot’s lies)

Friend, I don’t think you get it, the swindler called “abel mesa” or his lpc company are not going to come through for you or anyone like you, not now, not ever. Write this assertion in stone, and when the smoke clears and you can see the light please relate to it. 

Furthermore the charlatan called “abel mesa” runs lpc like a cult of personality - no one can question his motives. He gives no coherent explanations about his false statements, and when press he invokes the name of “GOD” (mind you, in vain) - He runs lpc like a Cult of Personality” - abel mesa being the ultimate authoritarian.

 

Schemers like “abel mesa” with promises of the pie in the sky - for their own ulterior motives - have existed throughout our intrepreneurial capitalist history

In case you are not fully aware, or have forgotten I will give you some examples of other cults of personalities were people were duped, ruin, died, or even murdered - they all had one thing in comon following their false prophets:

Cults in our history:

#1 Bhagwan Shree Rajneeh, a hindu (quite a character - still popular today even after his 1990 death) - He founded the Rajneesh Foundation International - made 100’s of millions of dollars (based on donations - he did not even offer a product - it’s unbelievable) - His members conspired to poison a whole community in Dallrs Oregon - the motive ‘Power and Greed’

#2 Jim Jones (supposedly a devoted Christian) founded Branch Davinians in Jonestown Guyana - He is responsible for murdering 700 faithful followers - Motive ‘Greed and Paranoia’

#3 David Koresh (He was Devinne - Jesus on earth) founded Branch Davinians in Waco Texas - ***** children in the name of faith and eventually was killed with many innocent followers during a stand off with Federal forces - the motive ‘Pervation, Greed and Power’

There are amny more - but I hope that you get the idea with the ones mentioned above.

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Misplaced Faith can be a very dangerous thing.

As far as I recall, “Faith” has nothing to do with a product, person, or promise. Faith can be a very dangerous thing when it is misplaced.

When abel mesa and his company lpcglabal use ‘Faith’ as a tool to prey on decent people - This is heresy - This is not CHRISTIAN like. Beware of false prophets and their demons.

For the pompous titanically conceited s.o.b. named abel mesa  - my advice is: Save your prayers for your own soul (Brother) - you are not saving me with your hypocricy - Stop being condescending with your ‘phony’ tree dollar bill dog and pony act - 

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One last thing:

A cult will NEVER tolerate skepticism NEVER!!!!

(Remember You don’t have to be stupid or ignorant to be brainwashed by a cult - anyone is a target. Some of the brightest people have fallen for this sort of collective brainwashing)

Open your eyes and keep an open mind,

Robert Dimarco



KEN

Reba K asked:


“This week, a series of articles have been published underscoring the ways that the ****** restrictions of the past have been revived, in often disturbing ways. In the Huffington Post, I reported how the FBI ignored threats to jail voters in Dallas during a hard-fought 2006 state legislative race. The Campaign Legal Center today demanded an in-depth Justice Department probe of its failure to investigate this blatant violations of civil rights.

The articles are called “The Republican War on Voting,” and indicate how local, state and federal officials and GOP operatives targeted the community group ACORN with phony claims of voter fraud because of its successful voter registration drives. The claims of widespread voter fraud live on in briefs supporting the Indiana photo ID law filed by the federal government, the state and conservative Republicans now before the Supreme Court.”

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/art-levine/40-years-after-mlks-death_b_95116.html

NEIL

Mary Jean Kuda asked:


Social Security has been one of the country’s most successful programs. It aids people from financial uncertainty especially in their trying times.

The program provides several protections such as:

•    progressive benefit formula

•    comprehensive insurance benefits that include disability

•    survivors and retirement benefits

•    spouses’ benefits

•    a cost of living adjustment

•    coverage until death

These protections will be placed at risk if fraud related claims continue to spoil Social Security.

Identity theft using the Social Security numbers (SSNs) is one of the common Social Security frauds that have been weakening the program.

History on the Use of Social Security Numbers

SSNs were first issued in 1936. The federal government assured the public that the use of the numbers would be restricted to Social Security programs such as calculating retirement benefits.

Today, however, SSN has become the de facto general identifier.

Government agencies and private businesses use SSNs even for a wide range of non-Social Security purposes. These purposes include:

•    employee files

•    medical records

•    health insurance accounts

•    credit and banking accounts,

•    university ID cards

•    utility accounts

The use of SSNs as both an identifier and an authenticator makes these numbers highly desirable to fraudulent acts, such as identity theft.

Social Security Fraud by Using SSN

Identity fraud is not all about money. The persistent use of SSNs as an identification mechanism gives the thieves many options.

Identity thieves seek SSNs so they can use these numbers to assume the identity of another person and commit fraud.

A thief can fraudulently use your SSN to assume your identity and gain access not only to your Social Security information but also to your bank accounts, credit accounts, utilities records, and other sources of personal information.

They can also establish new credit and bank accounts in your name, use your SSN for employment purposes or obtain medical care.

How to Prevent Identity Theft

Official efforts are under way to restrict use of SSNs. For instance, the Social Security Administration shortens SSNs on the benefit statements it mails each year.

While essential information can be acquired in credit card, bank accounts and other documents, SSNs are the most common way of getting personal information.

In California, for instance, a birth certificate (or many other types of documents) and a valid SSN are required to get driver’s license or identification card.

The following steps are essential in reducing identity theft using SSNs:

•    Protect your SSN. Provide it only when necessary such as in tax forms, employment records, most banking, stock and property transactions. The SSN is the key to your credit and banking accounts and is the prime target of thieves.

•    If business or establishment requests your SSN, ask if you can use another number instead.

•    Do not have your SSN printed on your checks. Do not let merchants write the SSN onto your checks because of the risk of fraud.

•    Do not utter your SSN aloud when you are in a public place. Speak softly or write it down on a piece of paper instead. Be sure to retrieve and shred that paper after use.

•    Check your Social Security Personal Earnings and Benefits Estimate Statement each year to check for fraud.

•    Do not carry your SSN card in your wallet except for emergencies.

•    Do not carry wallet cards that display the SSN such as insurance cards, except when needed to receive healthcare services.

Theft identity entails a lot of damage. If you are a victim of it, consult a Social Security fraud attorney to help you in your tedious legal battle ahead.



MACK

Michelle Thiel asked:


In today’s current struggling economy, we should anticipate that an increased focus will be placed onto companies and persons that make bad decisions. When a company is in major financial trouble, the public may ask, ‘How did this happen,’ or ‘Didn’t they see this coming?’ The negative impact can seem obvious after the fact, but at the time the incorrect decision was actually made, one has to question if the necessary material was ever presented to make a well-informed decision.

Too many companies and leaders are finding themselves saying ‘I would have done things differently if I had known.’ Can you think of some executives or companies that have uttered these words recently? What about your own organization–how comfortable are you with the information you receive to make critical decisions?

The following are some essential tips relative to mitigating the risk of a fraud that all leaders and organizations should understand.

Due Diligence as a Competitive Advantage:

If you need an industry example of why due diligence could be a competitive advantage, look no further than to the real estate industry and the risk of real estate fraud. Consider for a moment how a lack of knowledge could impact a company’s bottom line and the types of fraud risks that could have been mitigated if increased levels of due diligence where procedurally in place.

Each organization should discuss methods of fraud exposure they feel they are susceptible to. These discussions should lead to the development of policies and procedures that can help mitigate fraud risk. There are four essential steps each company must take to help begin the process of mitigating risk:

1. Recognize the risk

2. Discuss consequences

3. Develop a tactical plan

4. Implement and monitor the tactical plan.

Recognize the Risk:

By sitting down as a leadership team, your company has taken the first step. Recognizing the risk is admitting your company is susceptible to fraud. When the economy is struggling, it is particularly important that the company is at full strength. Protecting the company from potential fraud is essentially to guarding your company’s health and future.

Discuss the Consequences:

What if fraud does occur? What would it mean financially? What would it mean to the public’s perception of your brand? How would you react? These are important questions to answer. By answering these questions you are also better equipped to discuss what type of tactical plan should be assembled, how fast it must be implemented, and how much you’re willing to pay to help mitigate fraud risk.

Develop a Tactical Plan:

Reaching this step is a turning point in the process. In this stage you’ll want to ensure you have drafted the appropriate policies and procedures with the appropriate team members responsible for monitoring and improving the process. Here you’ll want to consider how you educate the company about managing risk exposure and tools and services will be leveraged on a daily basis to respond to the signs of a potential fraud.

Do you fully know the persons and businesses with whom you conduct business? This is an area where accessing public records can help. As a part of your plan, it is essential to understand how to work with public records and, more importantly, how to find public records in a quick and efficient manner. You’ll be impressed that you no longer need a trip to city hall, or an individual courthouse to access such records.

What other types of risks could potentially occur inside your building? Your company will be impressed to learn about how the advancements in hardware and database software have allowed services such as id authentication to flourish.

When developing your tactical plan, remember to consider the risk and consequences and tailor the plan around your company’s sensitivities.

Implement and Monitor the Tactical Plan:

A plan is worthless without implementation. Implementation needs to involve all members of the organization, from management to support staff. Plan to update the necessary managers with alerts and discuss progress internally. Anecdotal stories of how a potential fraud was recognized, reported and avoided can boost the acceptance of the program among employees. Finally, review the plan regularly to ensure you are keeping up with a changing business environment.

The lesson in this article is transferable to all organizations. By recognizing the types of fraud that could hurt your organization, discussing the consequences and developing a plan that includes employee education and available tools, you can be assured that you are helping to better protect your organization against potential fraud.



CORY

KE Inc asked:


With today’s internet super highway technology, online trading and ecommerce are becoming more and more important. Whether you are new to ecommerce or a seasoned website owner, knowning how to protect your online investment is more important than every. We would like to share some important tips for merchants who do business online.  In today’s ecommerce world, knowing how to protect yourself is extremely important. Everyday, there are online companies who become credit card fraud victims. But hopefully, after reading our article, readers can have good understanding on how credit card fraud happens and how to combat credit card fraud and protect your online business and your reputation!

Credit card fraud happens whenever someone obtains a victim’s credit card account number and uses it to make unauthorized purchases. It can be a dishonest restaurant clerk making an extra imprint of your card, a thief who picks up a receipt you discard, someone pretending to be a telemarketer taking your order, the list goes on endless. It is absolutely critical to protect yourself and your identity.

If you are a customer, the consumer laws are usually on your side to protect you, if you report the discrepancy and file the credit card fraud dispute with your credit card company on a timely manner. However if you are a merchant, the penalty could be severe, because not only the chance of you winning a fraud dispute is slim, but also the merchandise is lost forever. Moreover, you will be black listed by major credit card companies, which will have negative impact on your future credit card processing rate, and many other fees. You may even end up being declined for online merchant services completely.

Let us begin with taking order process. When a customer purchases online, she/he will go through the checkout process, filling out the credit card info, and finally hit the submit button at the end. However when you receive an order, how do you know if a credit card being given is legitimate?

This is where your online merchant gateway service company, such as Authorize.net, etc becomes very important. Today, all online merchant gateway service providers can detect a credit card’s identity by verifying the billing address of the credit card. In reality, the system will check the street numbers and the zip codes with the credit card company’s record and make sure the information will match. So, you must learn to correctly co figurate the setting in your online payment gateway utility section. Services providers are different, so if you are new to this, call your service provider over the phone and have them to walk you through.

Please note there are times when your online merchant gateway service provider cannot successfully verify a card’s billing address. The cards are actually good, but it could be due to a computer glitch or other unknown reasons that your systems just cannot verify. When this happens, you need to contact your merchant services provider and ask who the card’s issuing bank is and their telephone number. Your service provider can usually tell who the card’s issuing bank is based on the first 6 digits of the credit card numbers that you will tell them over the phone. Then contact the card issuing bank directly and speak with a representative over the phone to verify the card’s billing address. We sometimes have to go through this way to approve a card.

When dealing with foreign customers, sometimes your payment gateway services provider may not have the capability to verify a foreign address. In such case, we recommend that you email the foreign customers and ask for the following documents:

1. front and back image copies of the credit card used

2. ID, such as passport or driver’s license.

Be sure to send the request email politely, explaining the reason for additional info…”to protect customer’s interest”.

At Kejeweler.com, we receive foreign orders from time to time.  And we always ask for these two documents. Our experience tells us that foreign buyers with “true good faith” always provide the requested documents without hesitation. And then there are those, when you send the request, you never hear back from them again. 

Finally, when a transaction is large (this is subjective, say for example, any order over $3,000 or whatever amount you decide) we usually require wire transfer.

We hope this tip will help out everyone who may be new to online processing and security issues.



ARON