Identity Fraud

Dummy Caught Faking Ivy League Credentials -- Again

AP | By DENISE LAVOIE | Posted 01.09.2012

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WOBURN, Mass. -- A Delaware man convicted of fraud for faking his way into Harvard was ordered held without bail Wednesday after admitting he violated...

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Largest Identity Fraud Case In U.S. History Busted

Posted 12.08.2011

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By Aman Ali, NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York-based crime ring that used forged credit cards to mainly buy and resell Apple products overseas has bee...

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5 Most Dangerous Things to Do With Your Credit Card

Beverly Blair Harzog | Posted 05.25.2011

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Beverly Blair Harzog

You absolutely must make sure you're on a secure, encrypted website before you key in your credit card number. Secure websites have encryption software designed to prevent identity theft.

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Internet Fraud as a Market Failure

Charles Perrow | Posted 05.25.2011

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Charles Perrow

If fraud expands faster than financial transactions on the internet, we might find there is a market for safe software.

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