About

Name: Ed Dickson
Weblog: fraudwar.blogspot.com
Articles: 28
First Published: Sunday, June 22, 2008
Last Published: Tuesday, August 26, 2008
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Having worked around financial crimes for a number of years, I noticed they seemed to be on the rise. One reason for this is technology, which grows more rapidly than laws designed to protect us from it. Although the blog is a resource to educate people on identity theft, it also strives to educate the common person on the rapidly growing problem of crimes enabled (made too easy) by technology and the Internet.
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Currently listing articles 28-1:
  1. How To buySAFE On The Internet

    — Shopping Advisor offers a user the capability to make an informed shopping decision, while avoiding the pitfalls of Internet fraud.

    OPINION in Sci/Tech on August 26, 2008

  2. Cost Plus Customers Compromised in Data Security Incident

    — In days of yore, covering up the PIN pad to protect your number was sufficient protection. I would still do that, but there are no

    NEWS in Sci/Tech on August 24, 2008

  3. Report Reveals That Internet Fraud/Abuse Threatens E-Commerce

    — Report from the Center for American Progress reveals not enough is being done to protect people on the Internet. Will this threaten the e-commerce model?

    NEWS in Sci/Tech on August 20, 2008

  4. Cyber Warfare, from Theory to Reality

    — The recent cyber attacks on Georgia are examples of a theory becoming reality.

    OPINION in Sci/Tech on August 19, 2008

  5. Lottery Bandit Nabbed in California

    — A lottery bandit is nabbed in California after alert employees spot him trying to cash hot tickets.

    NEWS in Culture on August 17, 2008

  6. BlackHat Experts Predict the Hot Security Topics for 2009

    — Computer security experts predict the hot topics for 2009.

    NEWS in Sci/Tech on August 16, 2008

  7. FBI Educates Public on Mortgage Scams

    — If you are facing foreclosure be wary of all the too good to be true offers popping up on websites and in your inbox.

    NEWS in Culture on August 16, 2008

  8. Fraud Will Cost U.S. Businesses $994 Billion This Year

    — Fraud cost businesses billions. A new report from the AFCE is a valuable read for both large organizations and smaller ones.

    NEWS in Culture on August 12, 2008

  9. Largest Identity Theft Ring in History Indicted

    — The largest known hacking group stealing credit and debit card information from merchants was indicted yesterday after a three year investigation.

    NEWS in Sci/Tech on August 06, 2008

  10. Bills Introduced to Combat Organized Crime on Auction Sites

    — While retailers are behind two bills being introduced to curb fraud on auction sites, a lot of other people might be interested in seeing them

    NEWS in Politics on August 04, 2008

  11. Countrywide Insider Stealing Two Million Personal Records is a Drop in the Data Compromise Bucket

    — Too much personal information stored in too many (not very well protected places) means data theft is likely to continue to grow at an alarming

    NEWS in Sci/Tech on August 03, 2008

  12. In China, Censorship is Called Security

    — Senator Brownback (Kansas) and Amnesty International are calling for the Chinese to cease electronic monitoring of visitors during the Olympics.

    NEWS in Politics on July 31, 2008

  13. Fraud, Greed and Special Interests in the Mortgage Crisis Cost Everybody

    — A housing rescue bill is on its way to the President for signature, though it probably does most good for the enablers of the crisis.

    OPINION in Politics on July 27, 2008

  14. DNS Cache Poisoning Opens Doors for Internet Criminals

    — A new Internet threat dubbed DNS Cache Poisoning might allow hackers to redirect you to a malicious site without your knowledge, or consent.

    NEWS in Sci/Tech on July 26, 2008

  15. Will One Spam King's Conviction and Another's Escape Mean Less E-Trash on the Internet?

    — If you want to get rid of spam, perhaps we should look at who is paying for their services?

    OPINION in Sci/Tech on July 24, 2008

  16. E-Gold Admits Being Guilty of Enabling Internet Criminal Activity

    — E-Gold Execs pleaded guilty to money laundering and operating an unlicensed business.

    NEWS in Sci/Tech on July 22, 2008

  17. Rapper DMX Charged With Medical Identity Theft

    — Rapper DMX has been arrested to stealing someone else's identity to receive medical treatment. Learn why this is far from a victimless crime.

    NEWS in Music on July 21, 2008

  18. IT Policy Compliance Group Issues 2008 Report on Best Practices

    — Continuous improvement of an organization's compliance programs results in supporting the overall goals of an organization.

    NEWS in Sci/Tech on July 21, 2008

  19. UC Irvine Staff Nails ID Thief in Texas

    — Don't mess with UC Irvine. They track their identity thieves down Texas style!

    NEWS in Sci/Tech on July 14, 2008

  20. DOD Analyst Convicted for Selling Information to China

    — With all the evidence of Chinese espionage, why are we allowing them free trade status, which gives them a lot of access to steal intellectual

    NEWS in Politics on July 13, 2008

  21. Stolen Identities Used to File Tax Returns Grows 644 Percent

    — Stolen identities being used to file fraud tax returns and maintain employment are a growing trend.

    NEWS in Politics on July 09, 2008

  22. California Lottery Nails Dishonest Retailers

    — It pays to make sure you know what you're getting when you present a winning lottery ticket at a retailer.

    NEWS in Culture on July 06, 2008

  23. Data Theft Grows 68 Percent in 2008

    — Data breaches leading to the theft of information are growing. No one really knows how many go undetected.

    NEWS in Sci/Tech on July 01, 2008

  24. Wards to Notify Customers Their Information Was Stolen

    — Retailer will now start notifying customers that their information was stolen in December after being reminded to by the AP.

    NEWS in Sci/Tech on June 29, 2008

  25. Retailers Honor Sleuths Who Smashed $100 Million Organized Retail Crime Ring

    — Law enforcement and retail sleuths honored for smashing a $100 million shoplifting ring in Florida.

    NEWS in Culture on June 26, 2008

  26. InsideCRM on 50 Ways to Protect Your Privacy

    — InsideCRM publishes a one-page resource on how to protect your personal and financial information.

    OPINION in Sci/Tech on June 26, 2008

  27. Identity Theft Service Wins Network Products Guide 2008 Product Innovation Award

    — An ID theft protection and recovery service that doesn't require you to surrender your personal and financial information has won an industry award.

    REVIEW in Sci/Tech on June 23, 2008

  28. Mortgage Crooks Arrested Nationwide in FBI Sweep

    — The FBI has charged 406 in mortgage fraud investigations and exposures of financial malfeasance continue.

    NEWS in Politics on June 22, 2008

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