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The menace of romance scams again re-echoed recently at the media -hyped trial of the wife of a clergyman who allegedly murdered her husband.
She apparently had cashed some fraudulent checks sent to her by a fraud syndicate working from Nigeria and Canada.
She seemed to have sent some money to the fraudsters, and was said to have tried to cover up the fraud with the bank officials. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
A conman has sued a council for thousands of pounds, claiming he had broken his ankle tripping on a pavement, when in actual fact the injury was caused during a game of football . The fraudster, David Cairns, received a 9,200 pounds compensation payout from Wigan Council in Greater Manchester for his false accident claim. However now, after years have passed, his lies have been discovered and he could face a jail sentence. Related Article Tags: , , ,
If you are a consumer who shops online, it is vitally important that you learn how identity protection services can help keep your identity and financial health safe and secure. Having your personal information compromised or stolen by criminals can have a disastrous effect on your finances and credit standing for years. Related Article Tags: , , ,
This article take a look at the pros and cons of signing the back of your credit card. It also makes recommendations on how to deal with the risk factors associated with signing a credit card.
Houses fall apart. All of them. And unless you're handy with tools and lumber, chances are you'll have to call in a professional.
Pyramids, Schemes, Scams and Fraud! Any person who has been in the MLM trade for more than a few moments has probably run into an accusation of having been hoodwinked into a scam. Self-defense against such claims of fraud and gullibility is useless, and can make the new recruit seem like he has become part of a cult. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
Legal Aid is available in criminal proceedings without a means test in the Magistrates' Court and is also available in the Crown Court, on a means tested basis, provided that the court is satisfied that the interests of justice are served by publicly funding a serious fraud solicitors defence team. This test is likely to be satisfied in the following cases...
While your house is probably the biggest asset you own, your mortgage is also probably the largest expense in your monthly budget. Because of this, homeowners have started looking for and considering refinancing to lower their monthly payment. Mortgage refinancing is only one way of reducing monthly payments, increasing home equity, and lowering interest rates, making it more possible for you to own a house in a short period of time. Unfortunately, not only are mortgage refinancing institutions greatly affected by the economic crisis, they are also plagued by the increase in number of scammers in action. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
What is identity theft? Identity theft is a crime in which someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person's personal data in some way that involves fraud or deception, typically for economic gain. Identity theft even sounds scary, doesn't it? Well, it can be! The good news is - you can take steps to protect yourself. Learn how to recognize and avoid identity theft. And... what to do if you become a victim of identity theft! Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Have you been phished? If so, you are not alone. The pervasiveness of these types of frauds warrants a strong reminder to email users, which is nearly everyone these days. Three ongoing scams are featured herein. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
The field of forensic accounting is actually much more widespread than many of us believe. Whenever we hear the word "forensic" we automatically jump to things like crime scene investigators removing tiny shreds of evidence with their little tweezers. While forensic technically means concerning or of a court of law, there are plenty of circumstances where the courtroom does not enter the picture. Related Article Tags: , ,
It's important that when you buy or sell a used car you record the sale with an auto bill of sale form. For the person selling the car, it provides them evidence that the title of the car has been legally transferred to the buyer, and they are now responsible for the vehicle. For the person buying the vehicle, it documents the transaction and shows proof of purchase. Related Article Tags: , ,
Internet marketers facing higher advertising fees on search networks are becoming increasingly concerned about a form of online fraud that was thought to have been contained years ago. "We continue to detect click fraud, especially with Google's Adwords and Adsense programs, and the numbers grow each and every month." Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
With the passage of time it seems that fraudulence has grasped the world of art also. An art lawyer is a professional who can help you to get out of a fraud case of art. Related Article Tags: , ,
Credit card skimming is an international problem accounting for losses of over one-billion dollars a years. This fraud has been going on in Europe, Asia and Latin America and is starting to show up more in the United States.
With more and more people looking to make money online, there is no shortage of online buiness and work from home scams. Find out how to avoid becoming a victim. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
An art work can be in any form whether pottery, painting, drawing, sculpture and many other forms and any almost every form has its own appearance by its unique style. One of most striking aspect in an art piece is the use of colors that an art profession does, which is really natural in expression. Related Article Tags: , , ,
What is better than cash? Stolen credit card is the answer. The situation worsen since the introduction of online shopping.
As such, it's wise to be proactive in preventing such thing from happening to you. Furthermore, the responsibility always lies with credit card holders to safeguard their credit cards. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
While investors are calling Florida's new foreclosure legislation "Anti-investor" it was actually meant to be an anti-fraud statute. Previous legislation in Florida referred to as "Victimization" statutes also tried to slow or stop the pace of investor fraud against unsophisticated homeowners and homeowners in financial trouble. Both legislative efforts were well intended, but as with many other states passing similar legislation, the result will have negative effects on the housing market. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
If you're investing with that gnawing pit in the bottom of your stomach its probable you're taking risks that could affect your quality of life. Here are some basic guidelines to help your next stock investment... Related Article Tags: , ,
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