Tag Archives: fraud

This Web Site Will Make Deceptive Firms Yelp

Yelp is a popular online review service. As the firm notes at its Web site: “Yelp is the best way to find great local businesses. People use Yelp to search for everything from the city’s tastiest burger to the most renowned … Continue reading

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Credit Cards vs Debit Cards: Know Your Rights.

This video — by the non-profit Privacy Rights Clearinghouse — assumes that Sabine, a single mom, learns that her debit card has been compromised; a $340 purchase was made in a different state. With only a few hundred dollars left … Continue reading

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Online Merchant Fraud a Huge Concern

Online fraud is a huge problem. As reported by Jim Tierney: “E-commerce grew 16 percent in 2011, but online merchant fraud grew 22 percent. This is an insidious worldwide problem that many online merchants know little about.” Click the icon … Continue reading

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