Fight Identity Theft » Fraud

Armenian gang arrested for US healthcare fraud

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 04:22:37 +0000

An Armenian-led ring of 73 criminals has been arrested in the US for allegedly using non-existent clinics and identity theft to file fraudulent claims, bilking the US government medical insurance programme Medicare out of $163m. The network’s operations represent the largest Medicare fraud by one criminal organisation in history. Federal prosecutors have brought charges against them, most of whom were capture during raids Wednesday morning in New York City and Los Angeles. Roger Wilkinson reports.

The Chaser at IIR’s ID Fraud conference

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:23:51 +0000

Chaser member, Julian Morrow, pretended to be one of the speakers at the conference.

Credit Card Fraud Made Easy www.IDTheftSecurity.com

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 04:22:12 +0000

Retailers often do not check IDs or signatures. Credit card companies do not require merchants to check IDs either. Not signing your card voids your contract. Credit Card Fraud Made Easy www.IDTheftSecurity.com

Get Safe Online – Protection Against Online Identity Fraud

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 04:22:51 +0000

Tony Neate, Managing Director for Get Safe Online, explains how to protect yourself from online identity fraud. Learn more at www.getsafeonline.org

Recognize, Refuse and Report Fraud

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 04:22:01 +0000

Kevin has some tips to keep you safe from financial fraud.

Identity Theft and Credit Fraud Protection – Michael Madsen and Experian

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 04:27:26 +0000

The video series THE FUNNY TRUTH ABOUT CREDIT by Experian educates consumers about credit, starring well-known celebrities in hilarious real-life situations. In this episode, actor Michael Madsen gives a stranger digging through his trash everything he needs to steal his identity until financial expert Maribel Aber steps in to show him how to protect his ID in the future (co-starring John Gulager). Visit www.experian.com

Obama’s birth certificate and social security number are a fraud

Tue, 17 May 2011 04:32:09 +0000

Until we have proof of his birth as an American he is not the president of the United States. Also, he is apparently involved in identity theft by using an SS# that couldn’t possibly be his. Why do we sit on our asses and do nothing?

Nowhere to Run: Cross-Border Fraud

Sun, 01 May 2011 04:28:09 +0000

United States Postal Inspection Service DeliveringJustice Nowhere to Run: Cross-Border Fraud A Reel Cowboys Bullet The Internet and international phone calls make it easy for fraudsters to work from anywhere in the world. This film illustrates how US Postal Inspectors created task forces with Canadian law enforcement partners to stop “long distance” scams. Millie’s a sweetheart. Always ready to help out. Help out with a bake sale, a school; outing or community park clean-up. She even helped out the nice man who called by sending him part of her life savings. Millie didn’t realize, of course, she was talking to a scam artist from outside the country who would wipe out her retirement savings. And that’s not surprising. Today, the Internet and international phone calls make it easy for victims—many of them older Americans—to be targeted from anywhere in the world. Scam artists use false names and electronic tricks to hide who and where they really are. US-Canadian cross border fraud task forces are helping stop these crimes, but prevention still is the best medicine. Fortunately, consumer fraud is one of the few crimes in which potential victims can say “No!” If, that is, they recognize the warning signs. Protect yourself: * Be way of anything that promises large sums of money, such as sweepstakes or lottery winnings, in exchange for your advance payment, donation or investment. * Don’t be pressured into making a decision about an offer. Check it out first! * Be cautious …

Avoiding scams and fraud on craigslist.org

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 04:23:04 +0000

www.ic3.gov Only buy Gift cards from stores. Never buy it from a stranger. Identity theft is a serious crime. It occurs when your personal information is stolen and used without your knowledge to commit fraud or other crimes. Identity theft can cost you time and money. It can destroy your credit and ruin your good name. Deter identity thieves by safeguarding your information. ? Shred financial documents and paperwork with personal information before you discard them. ? Protect your Social Security number. Don’t carry your Social Security card in your wallet or write your Social Security number on a check. Give it out only if absolutely necessary or ask to use another identifier. ? Don’t give out personal information on the phone, through the mail, or over the Internet unless you know who you are dealing with. ? Never click on links sent in unsolicited emails; instead, type in a web address you know. Use firewalls, anti-spyware, and anti-virus software to protect your home computer; keep them up-to-date. Visit OnGuardOnline.gov for more information. ? Don’t use an obvious password like your birth date, your mother’s maiden name, or the last four digits of your Social Security number. ? Keep your personal information in a secure place at home, especially if you have roommates, employ outside help, or are having work done in your house. Defend against ID theft as soon as you suspect it. ? Place a “Fraud Alert” on your credit reports, and review the reports carefully …

Fiscal the fraud fighting ferret- Episode 1: Identity theft danger

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:22:06 +0000

Doris Pennywhistle, receives a phone call supposedly from her bank, asking her to confirm her account details. Unaware the caller is an offender and of the risks involved in providing personal information over the phone, Mrs Pennywhistle soon realises when Fiscal steps in. This animation is primarily aimed at raising awareness amongst our senior population and how to avoid becoming a victim.