Beware of credit/debit card scams this holiday season!
The bad guys are becoming more high tech. Now your debit card and credit card information can be stolen while you walk around the mall shopping and there is no way you will know it happened until too late.
Many credit cards and debit cards have what is called a RFID chip which transmits a signal to a card reader giving you the ability to make a transaction wihout swiping your card. The bad guys are carryina a card reader that is about the size of an I Pad which steals the information from your card and they in turn can drain funds from your card with fraudulent transactions. There are solutions to this problem. please leave your e-mail address and we will provide you with some ways to prevent this.(protectyouridentity@abernathyinvestigativegroup.8k.com
You can also contact us at (314) 732-1189 (314) 877-8507 (Fax)
You can also contact us online for free at:
yahoo messenger voice call/mikelabernathy@sbcglobal.net
skype.com/michael.leslie.abernathy
Look out for your elderly relatives and friends!
We are also seeing an increase in fraud against the elderly. We would like to hear from you if you have an aquaintance or loved one who has been a victim of elderly fraud or if you are concerned that they may be victimized.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
The FTC Red Flag Rule. How does it affect yor business?
On December 31,2010 the Federal Trade commission will enact a regulation that they have been attempting to enact for a few years. The Red Flag Rule will require businesses designated as "covered" businesses to provide a verifiable system of fraud detection and prevention that will protect consumers and vendors from fraudulent transactions. A partial list of those affected are:
Doctors and Dentist offices, Department Stores, Hospitals, Clinics,
Check cashing businesses, Payday Loans, Convenience Stores,
Utility Bill Payment Providers, Phone Service Payment Providers,
Cell Phone Service Providers, Business Accepting Online Payments, Checks By Phone, or In Person, Retail Establishments, Businesses That Allow Lay-Aways, Businesses That Accept Monthly Payments From Customers and Vendors, plus many more.
The Other regiulation that will affect businesses is the Fair Credit Reporting Act Safeguard Rule which bsaically states that you must have protective measures in place to safeguard client and vendor information so that it can't be stolen, or your computer system hacked into.
The biggest reasons for these regulations is the fact that ID Theft, Check Fraud, And Internet Fraud have become the top three crimes in America responsible for over $160 Billion dollars in losses per year.
The funds from these crimes are being used to fund drug trafficking and terrorism.
The crimes can be committed by the avergae person on the street to the large criminal network.
Failure to enact these rules can have a drastic effect on the financial standing of the United States.
There are other laws and regulations that interact with these rules, the U.S. Patriot Act, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and various regulations in the Uniform Commercial Code.
You need to first determine if your business is considered a "covered" business. However if you look at the partial list of "covered" businesses it may be a good idea to comply anyway.
It was suggested to me on Actseed.com that I present a "canned" package for businesses concerned about these rules. I think it is an excellent idea and I will have one to you shortly.
If you are starting a business or working to make your business emerge like me, it is recommended that you include these factors in your business plan.
I know that many of you may not have heard of these rules and you will be concerned about being in compliance.
The listed fine for a compliance violation is $1,000.00 per incident per day and can lead to restrictions in operating your businesses.
The requirement is not as scary as it seems. That is why we will be creating a system that takes the burden off of you. We are planning to roll out the prototype by February 2011 or sooner.
If you could, please send me a comment on your concerns and opinions, they will prove useful in the proper creation of this system.
You can visit my websites for further info:
http://www.abernathyinvestigationgroup.8k.com/
http://www.fraudprotectionnetwork.9f.com/
http://www.reputablebusinessnetwork.9f.com/
twitter.com/fraudbuster1
facebook.com/fraudprotectionnetwork
facebook.com/abernathyinvestigativegroupllc
fraudprotectionideas@gmail.com
Make sure you let us know if you want a private response or your comment made public.
Doctors and Dentist offices, Department Stores, Hospitals, Clinics,
Check cashing businesses, Payday Loans, Convenience Stores,
Utility Bill Payment Providers, Phone Service Payment Providers,
Cell Phone Service Providers, Business Accepting Online Payments, Checks By Phone, or In Person, Retail Establishments, Businesses That Allow Lay-Aways, Businesses That Accept Monthly Payments From Customers and Vendors, plus many more.
The Other regiulation that will affect businesses is the Fair Credit Reporting Act Safeguard Rule which bsaically states that you must have protective measures in place to safeguard client and vendor information so that it can't be stolen, or your computer system hacked into.
The biggest reasons for these regulations is the fact that ID Theft, Check Fraud, And Internet Fraud have become the top three crimes in America responsible for over $160 Billion dollars in losses per year.
The funds from these crimes are being used to fund drug trafficking and terrorism.
The crimes can be committed by the avergae person on the street to the large criminal network.
Failure to enact these rules can have a drastic effect on the financial standing of the United States.
There are other laws and regulations that interact with these rules, the U.S. Patriot Act, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and various regulations in the Uniform Commercial Code.
You need to first determine if your business is considered a "covered" business. However if you look at the partial list of "covered" businesses it may be a good idea to comply anyway.
It was suggested to me on Actseed.com that I present a "canned" package for businesses concerned about these rules. I think it is an excellent idea and I will have one to you shortly.
If you are starting a business or working to make your business emerge like me, it is recommended that you include these factors in your business plan.
I know that many of you may not have heard of these rules and you will be concerned about being in compliance.
The listed fine for a compliance violation is $1,000.00 per incident per day and can lead to restrictions in operating your businesses.
The requirement is not as scary as it seems. That is why we will be creating a system that takes the burden off of you. We are planning to roll out the prototype by February 2011 or sooner.
If you could, please send me a comment on your concerns and opinions, they will prove useful in the proper creation of this system.
You can visit my websites for further info:
http://www.abernathyinvestigationgroup.8k.com/
http://www.fraudprotectionnetwork.9f.com/
http://www.reputablebusinessnetwork.9f.com/
twitter.com/fraudbuster1
facebook.com/fraudprotectionnetwork
facebook.com/abernathyinvestigativegroupllc
fraudprotectionideas@gmail.com
Make sure you let us know if you want a private response or your comment made public.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Persevere Movie
Persevere Movie: "Persevere. In my many years of business and life, I realize that there are quite a few things that separate the good from the great. But, if you asked me to only pick one reason why some or more successful than others, I would offer you this...your willingness to PERSEVERE."
Friday, September 17, 2010
Have you been a victim of fraud from selling items on Craigslist?
Craigslist has become one of the most popular sites on the internet providing access for many different types of listings. It has also as a result become a place to commit fraud.
Craigslist is not responsible for the fraud. The fraud occurs when the seller of an item is contacted by an alleged purchaser.
A meeting is arranged, and the item sold. The seller is happy for the sale until they go to use the money they receive and find out it is counterfeit.
Proper reporting is necessary to prevent this problem. Here are some helpful tips:
1.When contacted, go to whitepages.com and run a reverse search of the phone
number given.This can tell you who the phone is listed to, if it is a cell phone, or if
it is unlisted. In many cases "burn" or disposable phones won't be listed.
2. Ask to meet at a public place like a restaurant or library. Not only is it a safety
issue for you but many of these places have video surveillance and the suspect can
be identified.
3. Have someone go with you. Two sets of eyes are better than one.
4. Don't change from the public location. If a person legitimately wants to buy they
will make the transaction in a public place.
5. Check the money. Legitimate money will have the same width to the edges all
around the bill. Check the denomination strip. Hold the money up in the light.
You should see a strip of paper on the right hand side that describes the amount
of the bill. Touch the numbers, treasury notes are heat sensitive and the numbers
will change colors when heat is applied. Also check the bill coloring and compare
it to a legitimate bill. There are other things to check on a bill. for more tips
contact us at services@fraudprotectionnetwork.9f.com or visit our website.
6. Do not hand over the item until all these things have been done.
7. If you are buying an item make sure it works and that it has the model number and
serial number. Do this with a witness.
8. Do not take checks. If it is not a good check, or if it is fraudulent or stolen, it will
be difficult to get your money back.
You might want to check out our services page. Our members get many of these items verified as part of their membership.
We hope this information will help you to avoid some of the pitfalls associated with online buying and selling. Stay tuned for more helpful hints.
Michael L. Abernathy
Fraud Protection Network
Abernathy Investigative group LLC
Craigslist is not responsible for the fraud. The fraud occurs when the seller of an item is contacted by an alleged purchaser.
A meeting is arranged, and the item sold. The seller is happy for the sale until they go to use the money they receive and find out it is counterfeit.
Proper reporting is necessary to prevent this problem. Here are some helpful tips:
1.When contacted, go to whitepages.com and run a reverse search of the phone
number given.This can tell you who the phone is listed to, if it is a cell phone, or if
it is unlisted. In many cases "burn" or disposable phones won't be listed.
2. Ask to meet at a public place like a restaurant or library. Not only is it a safety
issue for you but many of these places have video surveillance and the suspect can
be identified.
3. Have someone go with you. Two sets of eyes are better than one.
4. Don't change from the public location. If a person legitimately wants to buy they
will make the transaction in a public place.
5. Check the money. Legitimate money will have the same width to the edges all
around the bill. Check the denomination strip. Hold the money up in the light.
You should see a strip of paper on the right hand side that describes the amount
of the bill. Touch the numbers, treasury notes are heat sensitive and the numbers
will change colors when heat is applied. Also check the bill coloring and compare
it to a legitimate bill. There are other things to check on a bill. for more tips
contact us at services@fraudprotectionnetwork.9f.com or visit our website.
6. Do not hand over the item until all these things have been done.
7. If you are buying an item make sure it works and that it has the model number and
serial number. Do this with a witness.
8. Do not take checks. If it is not a good check, or if it is fraudulent or stolen, it will
be difficult to get your money back.
You might want to check out our services page. Our members get many of these items verified as part of their membership.
We hope this information will help you to avoid some of the pitfalls associated with online buying and selling. Stay tuned for more helpful hints.
Michael L. Abernathy
Fraud Protection Network
Abernathy Investigative group LLC
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