Effective crime solving is about addition not subtraction. As former Supreme Court Justice Frankfurter was quoted as saying “when wisdom cometh, accept it”. With the birth of forensics, thousands of cold cases formally unsolvable are now being solved. Crimes of all types and varieties can now be solved by blood spatter patterns, hair follicle samples, […]
Category Archives: Fraud & Security
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Jun
Jun
No worries if you haven’t take a look here and enjoy and yes watch with some seniors if you can: https://share.google/w3HjDcWONGwSydyWh
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May
May
Provided by Beverly Nelson For seniors and retirees living on fixed incomes or carefully planned retirement savings, financial abuse targeting elderly adults can feel especially unsettling because it often looks like ordinary help, a routine request, or a friendly conversation. The core challenge is that scammers count on trust, urgency, and social isolation, which […]
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May
May
There are a multitude of scam types ranging from stealing one’s identity to imposters reaching into your pocket from afar (via computer and smartphone) to fleece you. Oh yes, scamming is a big business enterprise costing keen-agers (seniors) millions of dollars annually. According to the Federal Trade Commission, U.S. consumers lost $12.5 billion to fraudsters […]
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Apr
Apr
For seniors and retirees living on fixed incomes and shopping online, every dollar saved often has a job to do, covering rising costs, property taxes, and daily essentials. That reality makes financial abuse risks especially painful, because elder financial exploitation can quietly drain savings and shake confidence in handling money independently. Scammers count on trust, […]
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Mar
Mar
What is the definition of home improvement / contractor thievery? Home improvement / contractor thievery is when a company or individual contractor engages in illegal practices whilst doing work for a customer (homeowner, etc.). Oftentimes these less than ethical contractors trick homeowners into doing unnecessary work, doing substandard work, not doing agreed upon work, or […]
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Jan
Jan
Property fraud is a type of crime where someone wrongfully changes the ownership of a property by creating fake documents, often through stealing someone’s identity. These criminals attempt to sell, take out a loan, or lease the property, leaving the real owner to face legal issues. This problem is often hard to spot and fix […]
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Nov
Nov
Over $1.5 billion in wasteful local spending just got exposed — and it’s all right here in Florida. Governor DeSantis and CFO Blaise Ingoglia’s Florida DOGE Task Force uncovered massive waste in 9 counties and cities — all pulled from the general fund, which is fueled by property tax money. That means this isn’t “extra” money… it’s your money. Here’s what […]
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Nov
Nov
Scammers love the holidays. It’s a time of the year that everyone’s focus is on joyous festivities and not on criminality. Shopping today is quite different than it was decades ago. Today, with the invention of the internet and quick and fast door-to-door delivery, shopping is only a finger and mouse away. But with innovation […]
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Jun
Jun
Did you know that Hurricane Season begins on June 1st and ends November 30th. While 97% of tropical cyclone activity happens during this period, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says some storms can form before and after those dates. The most active period of Hurricane Season is typically mid-August to mid-October. […]
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May
May
How is wire fraud committed: Phishing: Fraudsters send emails or messages that appear to be from legitimate sources, tricking you into providing sensitive information like passwords or credit card numbers. Never give out pertinent information over the phone or through email/text, unless YOU have initiated the call to the company or financial institution. Business Email […]
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Apr
Apr
Scammers are notorious for plying their deadly trade prior to and after a disaster. Floridians are especially vulnerable and often targeted; especially during the hurricane season. According to a September 12, 2017 article in the Washington Post (https://www.washingtonpost.com) Florida has 1,600 mobile home communities and 828000 mobile homes – and less than one-third were built […]