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FinCEN cracking down on money laundering
6/18/2015
The U.S. Government is focusing on specific cities in its attempt to crack down on money laundering by drug cartels.
Last year, Los Angeles was targeted by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). In late April, Miami became the target...
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Fraud vulnerability: Ask yourself these eight questions
6/4/2015
Business owners don’t want to believe that a trusted employee would steal from the company. But the truth is that every organization is at some risk of internal fraud.
That doesn’t mean you can’t rein in a lot of that risk. Your...
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You think your identity has been stolen - What to do
5/27/2015
Even though you think you’re keeping your personal information safe, there is still a chance that your identity could be stolen.
Last year, more than 13 million Americans are believed to have experienced identity theft. Of those, 332,000...
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Home improvement scams: Look for these red flags
5/15/2015
Now that it’s springtime and many people have begun home improvement projects, beware of disreputable contractors and scam artists who prey on unsuspecting homeowners.
Being the victim of a home improvement scam can be extremely costly to...
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How to keep information secure to avoid identity theft
5/14/2015
Nowadays, it seems everyone lives in fear of their identity being stolen – and most of us know someone who has been a victim.
The Federal Trade Commission details the four primary areas that you should oversee to ensure your personal...
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