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Identity Theft

Decade of Deceit: Bookkeeper’s $1.4M Embezzlement Scheme Leads to Federal Prison – A Case Study in Fraud, Identity Theft, and Business Protection

<h2 class&equals;”wp-block-heading”>Introduction<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p>In a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities businesses face from within&comma; Valerie Joseph&comma; 61&comma; of Murrells Inlet&comma; South Carolina&comma; was recently sentenced to 53 months in federal prison&comma; followed by 12 months of home […] Read More
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Beyond the Bin: How Dumpster Diving for Documents Fuels Identity Theft and Corporate Espionage

<h2 data-sourcepos&equals;”7&colon;1-7&colon;151″><strong>Protect Your Privacy and Business&colon; Latest Tips&comma; Essential Strategies&comma; and Answers to Key Questions About Information Theft from Trash<&sol;strong><&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p data-sourcepos&equals;”9&colon;1-9&colon;591″><strong>&lpar;Monselice&comma; Veneto&comma; Italy &&num;8211&semi; March 27&comma; 2025&rpar;<&sol;strong> – In an era dominated by digital threats&comma; […] Read More
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Petros Fichidzhyan Pleads Guilty in $17 Million Medicare Hospice Fraud Scheme: A Deep Dive into Identity Theft and Money Laundering

<p>The United States healthcare system&comma; despite its advancements&comma; remains vulnerable to fraudulent activities&comma; particularly within programs like Medicare&period; These schemes not only drain taxpayer dollars but also undermine the integrity of healthcare services&comma; especially for […] Read More
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How To Identify And Prevent Vendor Impersonation Scams

<p><strong>Vendor impersonation scams &lpar;fraud&rpar;<&sol;strong>&comma; also known as <a href&equals;”https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;fraudswatch&period;com&sol;business-email-compromise-bec-scams-10-types-qa-preventing-and-reporting&sol;amp&sol;” data-type&equals;”link” data-id&equals;”https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;fraudswatch&period;com&sol;business-email-compromise-bec-scams-10-types-qa-preventing-and-reporting&sol;”>business email compromise<&sol;a> &lpar;BEC&rpar; scam&comma; is a type of cyberattack in which fraudsters impersonate legitimate vendors to trick employees into making unauthorized payments&period; These scammers […] Read More
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What Is “CORPORATE IDENTITY THEFT”, 10 Q&A, 10 Types, Protection And Prevention On 2023

<h2 class&equals;”wp-block-heading”>What is Corporate Identity Theft&quest;<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p><strong>Corporate identity theft<&sol;strong> is when someone&comma; typically a cybercriminal&comma; illegally acquires and uses a business&&num;8217&semi;s identifying information for fraudulent purposes&period; This may include stealing the business&&num;8217&semi;s name&comma; tax identification numbers&comma; […] Read More
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Synthetic Identity Theft: What You Need to Know

<p><strong>Synthetic identity theft<&sol;strong> is a type of <a href&equals;”https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;fraudswatch&period;com&sol;tag&sol;identity-theft&sol;amp&sol;” data-type&equals;”URL” data-id&equals;”https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;fraudswatch&period;com&sol;tag&sol;identity-theft&sol;”>identity theft<&sol;a> in which the perpetrator creates a new identity by combining real and fake information&period; This can include using a real Social Security number […] Read More
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