Bad Hair Day
Supposedly, a “bad hair day” can determine how your day goes. (If you feel like every hair is in place, your confidence is automatically boosted; however, if it’s rainy outside and your coiffure tends...
View ArticleThe Best Defense is a Good Offense
By: John Lorimer, VP of Analytics and Product Management, LexisNexis Risk Solutions According to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), as of August 11, there have been 472 data breaches, exposing...
View ArticleIdentity Fraud Epidemic
Identity fraud has reached epidemic proportions in South Florida. While the Federal Trade Commission reports that Florida had the highest rate of identity theft in the country in 2013 and 2014, Miami...
View ArticleSplitting the Cost of Fraud
There are lots of things that are common to share with a friend, such as a bill for sushi, the cost of a cab ride or a banana split. An article posted on NOLA.com tells about a woman who took advantage...
View ArticleEroding Trust
There’s no doubt that fraud erodes trust, especially when it involves our nation’s most vulnerable citizens. An article posted on WTSP.com tells about the charges filed against a woman who allegedly...
View ArticlePaying Debts
Debt can be crushing. Mortgage owners can easily get behind on monthly payments when an anticipated job promotion doesn’t come through or a surprise company-wide layoff occurs. Graduates trying to pay...
View ArticleThe Fruits of Fraud
The term “fruits of labor” refers to the results of hard work that yields benefits. For example, farmers toil long hours by tilling the soil, planting seeds, watering their plants and preventing...
View ArticleTruth is Stranger than Fiction
Real life can often be stranger than fiction as exemplified by an article posted on WKYC.com, which tells about a man who created multiple fictitious companies and non-existent employees in order to...
View ArticleIf the Shoe Fits, Wear It
If a shoe doesn’t fit, you wouldn’t want to wear it. (No one likes to wear shoes that hurt their feet.) Similarly, for people who wear prosthetics, a custom fit is a necessity. An article published by...
View ArticleWalking Down the Aisle for the Wrong Reason
There are many reasons to get married, but using it as a means to gain U.S. citizenship is definitely a bad reason to walk down the aisle. A story published in The Dallas Morning News follows a family...
View ArticleCrowdfrauding
Crowdfunding is a popular way to raise money for a successful business venture or new product idea, usually accomplished through the Internet. (The concept involves obtaining a little bit of money from...
View ArticleKicking the Habit
It’s hard to kick a habit that is well-ingrained. Whether snacking when not hungry, spending too much time watching television or buying things you don’t need, once a bad habit gets established, it’s...
View ArticleThe Heat is On
The heat is on when it comes to tracking down and prosecuting fraudsters who attempt to illegally gain benefits they don’t deserve. A story posted on 13NewsNow.com tells about a man who received more...
View ArticleMisleading
Fraudsters are adept at misleading others to think that their actions are legitimate. (The more they get away with it, the more they try to do it.) An article posted on InsuranceJournal.com reports...
View ArticleFor Rent
Renting has advantages. For instance, if you rent a house, you are responsible for taking care of the place but, you’re not stuck with a mortgage when you move out. When you rent a movie from your...
View ArticleHamburger with a Side of Fraud, Please
Some things logically come with a side, such as eggs and bacon; soup and salad; or fish and chips. An article published by the Aurora Advocate tells about a man who received a paycheck while employed...
View ArticleAll or Nothing
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is pretty clear about who can and cannot receive financial assistance from the government for a disability. (The SSA defines “disability” in this publication...
View ArticleTrend vs. Fad
Fads can be described as a short-lived enthusiasm for something that emerges quickly then eventually fizzles out. Some examples include bell bottom jeans, go-go boots, Baby on Board signs, Rubik’s...
View ArticleKneading Dough vs. Needing Dough
In order to make pizza dough, rolls or any type of bread in general, you must know how to knead or work the dough so that all of the ingredients get mixed in a uniform way. In order to steal dough – or...
View ArticleWhen the Shoe is on the Other Foot
Listen to this Story http://www.fraudoftheday.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/20150924-Shoe-on-The-Other-Foot-FOD.mp3 The best way to experience what someone else is going through is to step into their...
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