Manhunt for Exec Ends at Golf Range
By Luke Mullins -
The Collar
- May 15, 2008
Alleged ringleader of $20 million fraud scheme was at large for more than two years.
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Beware the Latest Credit Card Scam
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- May 15, 2008
Is that really the fraud department calling?
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Former Financial Adviser Gets 87 Months
By Luke Mullins -
The Collar
- May 13, 2008
Man solicited investments from seniors and used proceeds for cars, gambling, and nightclubs.
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Warning: Stimulus Check Scam Reported
By Luke Mullins -
The Collar
- May 8, 2008
FBI tells consumers to beware of phony E-mails from the IRS.
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Video: Avoid ID Theft
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- May 8, 2008
Hiding your Social Security number is a start.
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Anatomy of a Financial Fraud
By Mary Duan -
Money & Business
- May 2, 2008
How a California investment counselor undermined his victims' futures.
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Fraudster Sells Deceased Owners' Properties
By Luke Mullins -
The Collar
- April 29, 2008
Man is found guilty of wrongfully taking titles, selling properties as if they were his own.
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And You Thought Your Tax Season Was Rough...
By Luke Mullins -
The Collar
- April 23, 2008
Ex-IRS agent gets a year in prison for tax fraud scheme.
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Internet Fraudsters Steal Hearts and Cash
By Luke Mullins -
The Collar
- April 22, 2008
Online romance scams have led to millions of dollars in losses.
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Mortgage Fraud on the Rise
By Luke Mullins -
The Collar
- April 15, 2008
Index shows shady activity increased in the first quarter.
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Why Seniors Are Targeted
By Luke Mullins -
The Collar
- April 14, 2008
FBI outlines reasons that scammers focus on the elderly.
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Males Make Better Marks
By Luke Mullins -
The Collar
- April 4, 2008
A study finds men lose more cash to Internet fraud than women.
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Online Counterfeiters Gain Strength
By Kimberly Palmer -
Money & Business
- February 25, 2008
'Cybersquatters' mimic familiar brands' domain names for profit—and sometimes fraud.
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Seniors' Identity Theft Dilemma
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- February 7, 2008
Government-issued cards make it difficult to protect yourself.
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Paying for Free Money
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- January 8, 2008
A $300 gift card offer comes with strings attached.
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Shopping Online May Be the Safest Option
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- November 29, 2007
Hackers can steal personal information even from outside store walls.
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As Black Friday Nears, Online Consumers Beware
News Desk
- November 19, 2007
For readers who prefer the serenity of shopping online to braving the lines this Black Friday, U.S.
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Holiday Shopping Attracts Frauds
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- November 19, 2007
For a tranquil buying experience, click away online, but do it carefully.
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