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What Matters Most
February 26, 2015
We are proud to announce that our very own Nate Segall co-authored an article entitled, “What Matters Most,” in the February edition of the Storage & Destruction Business (SDB) Magazine. In the article, Segall and two other document destruction industry leaders collaborated to share thoughts on trends in the document destruction industry and what the […]
Academic Institutions and Identity Theft
September 4, 2014
Resource: Interview with Brian Lapidus (Senior VP of Kroll Fraud Solutions) by University Business http://www.universitybusiness.com/article/academic-institutions-and-identity-theft-what-you-need-know Academic institutions store an ever-growing database of personal information varying from information from past applicants, alumni, current students, and faculty. This expanding database is making academic institutions a prime target for identity thieves, identity theft, and data security breaches. Data […]
6 Ways You’re Unknowingly Compromising Your Identity
July 30, 2014
Article by Kathryn Buschman Vasel | http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2014/06/27/6-ways-youre-unknowingly-compromising-your-identity/ We all know not to carry around our Social Security card or use public Wi-Fi to do personal banking, but there are other not-as-obvious ways we are compromising our personal information. “It’s one of those ‘not me’ thoughts,” says Julie Springer, vice president at credit and information management […]
The Red Flags Rule and Why It’s Important
July 17, 2014
The Red Flags Rule requires many businesses and organizations to implement a written Identity Theft Prevention Program designed to detect the warning signs – red flags – of identity theft in their day-to-day operations, take steps to prevent the crime, and mitigate its damage. The Red Flags Rule tells businesses how to develop, implement and […]
The 6 Federal Laws Protecting Against Identity Theft
July 10, 2014
What are the federal laws regarding identity theft? With identity theft on the rise in the U.S., consumers are outraged, stressed over finances, and losing confidence in businesses who have not helped against identity theft. The federal government and state governments have realized over the years that identity theft is a growing concern and laws […]
IRS Issued $4 Billion in Fraudulent Tax Refunds Last Year
April 16, 2014
Article from Teaparty.org: http://www.teaparty.org/irs-issued-4-billion-fraudulent-tax-refunds-last-year-39285/ (Breitbart) In a report released last November, the federal government admitted that it had conducted roughly 1,500 criminal investigations concerning identity theft in fiscal year 2013. 66% more than 2012. FBI Supervisory Special Agent Jay Bernardo said, “I’ve been on calls with Alabama, Chicago, some other field divisions, where they’re now […]
Dumpsters: Gold Mines of Information
February 19, 2014
Dumpster diving is an increasingly popular activity. Why? For fun and profit. Dumpster diving traditionally is when people collect food to consume, clothing, electronics, and anything else to sell. The profit part of dumpster diving is taking on a whole new meaning nowadays. Identity fraudsters are diving into dumpsters to obtain any personal information that […]
Recommendations for Companies to Help Prevent or Detect Corporate Identity Theft
February 11, 2014
Use difficult to replicate logos or other devices such as a watermark on company documents Use color on important documents. Order nonstandard paper for corporate printing needs. Anti-counterfeiting aids include specially treated paper that displays the word, “Void,” when the paper is copied or tampered with. Consider using protective devices on any corporate computer, such […]
The Steady Increase of Corporate Identity Theft – Companies beware!
February 4, 2014
Article by John Olsen, CPA, CFE of The Bonadio Group One of the fastest growing crimes in the U.S. is personal identity theft. However, perpetrators have found that corporations are an easier and more lucrative target for identity theft. According to the latest statistics available, corporate identity theft amounts to roughly $48 billion dollars a […]
Learning From Four Cases of Corporate Identity Theft
July 5, 2013
One of the main ideas behind document destruction is to protect the data of your clients to avoid it being used for nefarious purposes. However, there’s another side to the equation. Sensitive data can also be used against businesses themselves, with third parties targeting not a company’s clients, but its employees. Sometimes, an entire company […]
