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FraudAdvisor.net jumps online

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APTOS, Calif. - Pratt & Associates, a consulting practice specializing in check/deposit account fraud, has launched Fraud Advisor.net. Designed in a self-help format, the online service includes access to such information as current fraud schemes, briefings on emerging fraud issues, fraud detection/prevention training and its own "best prevention practices". For...

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October 02, 2001

Tips On Careful Charitable Giving

Unfortunately when tragedy strikes not only the compassionate and generous come out of the woodwork. From e-mails disguised as a message of peace that turns out to be a virus, to fake charities, criminals are ready to take advantage of the tragedy of September 11. Listed below are a few...

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October 02, 2001

ElderWatch protects seniors in Colorado

DENVER - Attorney General Ken Salazar and the American Association of Retired Persons have joined forces to help protect the elderly from con artists. According to Salazar, nationally last year alone elderly victims lost $40 billion to con artists. "The mission is simple: to ensure that no senior is left...

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October 02, 2001

Viisage Technology donates

LITTLETON, Mass.- To help identify or apprehend the persons responsible for terrorist acts in New York City, Washington and Pennsylvania, Viisage Technology, Inc. a biometric face-recognition/identification provider, has offered the FBI free use of its technology. ``It is clear that the use of face-recognition technology can make a real difference...

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October 02, 2001

ID cards new reality?

LONDON - As part of the ripple effect of the tragic events on Sept 11 carrying identity cards may now be required here. According to Home Secretary David Blunkett mandatory ID cards is part of a plan to fight illegal immigration, welfare fraud and the new war on terrorism. Although...

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October 02, 2001

Space Coast Credit Union tellers go to video

MELBOURNE, Fla.- Space Coast Credit Union has seen the future and has incorporated a few elements in its latest branch. The Deland branch is equipped with a new 24-hour ATM, extensive parking and a Video Teller System. " Using the latest technology available, video tellers provide complete security to the...

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October 02, 2001

ACUIA holds annual conference

WESTERVILLE, Ohio - The Association of Credit Union Internal Auditors, Inc. will hold its 2001 Annual Conference and One-Day Seminar at the Albuquerque Marriott in Albuquerque, New Mexico. With the theme of rising to new heights, this year's conference takes an in-depth look at many of the challenges facing auditors...

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September 25, 2001