That many more shoppers, that many more transactions, that many more chances to be a victim of fraud, police say Read the rest here: Fraud alert: Police don’t say ’season’s thievings’ for nothing

In today’s world, where almost all bank accounts, stock portfolios and personal information can be accessed online, concerns about fraud and identity theft are as pressing as ever. Old National Bank, which has offices in Tilton and Danville, has partnered with other banks and the...

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services is making it easier than ever to report suspected unemployment fraud by allowing anyone to report fraud online, instantly and anonymously. More: Ohio Wants Your Help To Fight Unemployment Fraud

A fraud scam costing banks hundreds of millions of dollars annually cropped up in the Chattanooga area this month. See the original post here:  Bank skimmer fraud creeps into Chattanooga

Fraud comes in many forms and the Consumer Protection Division of the Iowa Attorney General’s Office is dedicated to combating each one. Bill Brauch, director of the division, told about 100 people… View original here: Patrons receive fraud advice

Fraud committed by a Franklin County, Ohio, Municipal Clerk of Courts left the office in a hard-to-untangle mess, which is causing a heated political race for the high-paying public position in 2011. Former clerk Michael A. Pirik admitted to falsifying payroll documents and paying...

Connecticut banker Michael LaBella offers up meaningful financial advice to keep your business from being scammed. Read more from the original source:  Five steps to prevent small business fraud

The Center for Public Integrity’s Michael Hudson, who’s done as much as any journalist—both before and after the crash—to expose how fraud was endemic to the mortgage industry, has a big investigation out today reporting on how Countrywide attacked internal whistleblowers...