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Doctor's Office Receptionist Arrested for Allegedly Stealing $44,000 From Patients in Square Payment Scam
According to police, the receptionist stole from over 75 patients.
Beware of Getting Scammed — Here's How to Safeguard Your Business Against Predatory Lending
Following a few financing best practices can help you avoid predatory lending schemes and protect your business from harm.
Los Angeles Man Indicted for Decade-Long Telemarketing Scam Defrauding Elderly Victims of Over $4.5 Million
The scammers allegedly posed as company reps offering advertising and related services to current and former timeshare owners.
Stores Across the Country Hit With Wave of Bomb Threats From Scammers Demanding Bitcoin and Gift Cards
Law enforcement officials are investigating the recent threats.
Why In-Office Work Is The Real Threat to Cybersecurity
As organizations fret over the potential risks of remote work, new research suggests the real dangers lurk within the office itself. That's the finding from a groundbreaking study from the Farmer School of Business at Miami University.
California Colleges Are Flooded With 'Ghost Students' Attempting to Steal Financial Aid
About 20% of applications for California community colleges are fraudulent, according to the State Chancellor's Office.
A Wegmans Employee Allegedly Stole Over $500,000 from the Company
Alicia Torres pleaded guilty to crimes carried out over nine years while working at Wegmans in Webster, New York.
How to Combat Robocalls and Scammers With Anti-Call Technology
We're still far from eliminating scam calls, but we're adding new tools and standards. Only by adopting new technologies can call centers rebuild trust and confidence with the people they serve.
Massachusetts Father-Son Duo Slammed With Nearly 10-Year Prison Sentence for Perpetrating an 'Elaborate' $20 Million Lottery Scheme
The "ten-percenting" scam cost more than $6 million in federal tax loss and affects 40 licensed lottery sellers across the state.
Instagram Influencer Allegedly Scammed 'Older' And 'Vulnerable' Americans Out of $2 Million in Romance Scheme
Mona Faiz Montrage was arrested in 2022 and extradited to New York on Friday.
Cybercriminals Aren't Just Attacking Your Software — They're Coming for Your Employees. Level Up Your Company's Cybersecurity With These 4 Steps.
The key to maximizing protection and minimizing exposure to these attacks is to combine technology with the human touch.
FTC Cracks Down on Student Loan Schemes That Scammed Borrowers Out of $12 Million
The two companies claimed to be affiliated with the Department of Education.
Card Skimming Is On The Rise — Here's How To Prevent Your Information From Being Stolen
Debit card skimming increased by 368% in 2022 compared to the year prior.
Former Doctor Sentenced To 7 Years in Prison For Insurance Scheme Related To 1-800-GET-THIN
Julian Omidi submitted nearly $120 million in fraudulent insurance claims.
A Scammer Posing as Elon Musk Tricked a Florida Principal into Sending $100K in School Funds: 'I Fell for a Scam'
Dr. Jan McGee has since resigned as principal of Burns Science and Technology Charter in Oak Hill, Florida.