fraud alert

Fraud Alert

Almost everyone has been nearly scammed or has been scammed. No one is immune, neither the rich nor the poor. Fraud has been around for centuries and has been particularly visible the past couple of years with all the stock market and bank indiscretions. We also know a prime target for fraud is a natural disaster. People who commit fraud use an opportunity such as a disaster or need or desire for profit to create their scheme. When they approach their target they verbally use pressure to make the target believe this is something they need to do now or lose the opportunity to benefit from it. Finally they help rationalize why the victim needs to make the purchase or give access to money in good faith. The elderly are commonly targeted because they are usually financially solvent, have retirement accounts and often are not aware of the electronic means for theft today. What you need to do is call the police department or Better Businees Bureau and give the person's name and or company or see his or her license to sell and their ID. There are also internet sites you can go to to see if a charity or organization is legitimate. Each month a Fraud Alert is published to alert you about the latest scam. The Alerts for 2011 are listed below and each month of 2012 will be listed as the year passes.

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