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10 Ways Your Identity Can Be Stolen

Who’s in your wallet? It might be more than a some dead presidents and a few bank logos ... and how. Check your card statements and immediately report any fraud. Going Phishing - Nearly everyone has gotten an email from X bank or Y credit card claiming there’s a problem, and if you could [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 16:04:47

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Rating cannot be construed as a substitute for an exhaustive audit or a fraud detection

Sep 26, 2009Accounting, Audit The credit crisis has exposed weaknesses in many financial intermediaries. How can rating agencies ensure their views are more accurate and unbiased? Despite due diligence, there is always scope for improvement. Credit rating agencies (CRA) do not carry out a separate audit but takes cognisance of the information available from annual reports, submissions from management, secondary sources and opinions from lenders/ investors. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-26 05:31:47

Sunday's NYT: The Drive-by Edition

Throwdown! Frank Rich turns the financial crisis into a movie review, sort of. News you already knew! ... to spell that. Credit report and DNA chart please. Welcome to 2007! The Times discovers ... and stones and names all hurt. "When greed trumps lust, and fraud is more fascinating than [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 01:03:27

Nightly (Value) Investment Links #51

As Always Click on Titles To Access The Article Newspapers &amp; Direct Sources: 1. A Time For Contrarian Investors - Via Financial Post 2. Credit Suisse Pays Top Execs With Illiquid Mortgage Securities - Via Clusterstock ... Telegraph.Co.Uk 6. World’s Larget Hedgefund Of Madoff Is A Fraud: The Original Report - Via Rational Angle [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 22:10:26

bmi Launches In-Flight Voice Communication Without Voice

We’ve just heard how Delta is ready to launch it’s WiFi service across its fleet and it looks like they aren’t the only ones to launch ... threat of credit and debit fraud, for the first time consumers can now use a...MOTOTRBO Digital Two-Way ... . Will bmi offer full voice support in the future? WiFi? We’ll be there to report it! via Engadget [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 02:41:45

Coming This Week

by Sharona Coutts, ProPublica - Tuesday, September 16 Credit: ProPublica 9:30 a.m ... of information on reporters, the Bureau’s approach to the mortgage fraud crisis, and the expanded [more...]

Date: 2008-09-15 20:02:00

MortgageNewsClips: Catching Fraud, HSH on Fixed Rate, Super Human, Stephanie Pomboy, Reverses Go Live, Tom Brown, Mod Section 6 links, FDIC Highlights, Accounting

Discussing Loan Reviews with Andy Hall - John Clapp - MortgageOrb chats with Andy Hall, ... that it will take consumers at least five years - and probably more - to recover from the credit crisis ... Oversight Panel’s First Report: Unfortunately, Just What We Expected Elizabeth Warren seems determined [more...]

Date: 2008-12-20 12:53:02

Ris Low, a beauty queen, resigns after lingerie fraud - ?

I thought I will never be more confused by the intricacies of English than I already am. But this news item simply disabused me of this, obviously erroneous, notion. Local media last week reported she was sentenced to two years of probation for stealing credit cards and spending $5,642 on lingerie, cell phones and meals at fancy restaurants. So, when you steal a credit card and use it to purchase stuff, the kind of fraud (and, probably, the punishment) depends on what you purchase. [more...]

Date: 2009-10-01 14:31:00

Satyam Fraud and intelligence of Ramalinga Raju

I never thought i will return back to blogging with a copied post. But the article from the author was so good that i thought of posting it here and credit ... IFRS (International Fianancial Report Standards [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 10:05:00

Report: FBI Investigates Four Companies in Credit Crisis

From the WSJ: FBI Investigates Four Firms at Heart of the Mess The Federal Bureau of Investigation's preliminary inquiries are focusing on whether fraud helped cause some of the troubles at Fannie [more...]

Date: 2008-09-24 05:12:39

Report: FBI Investigates Four Companies in Credit Crisis (pfblogs.org)

Date: 2008-09-24 07:36:11

Obama Campaign Website Invites Fraud

Gee, why would a Presidential campaign that has rejected public funding and thus is desperately in need of constant infusions of cash in order to ... Address Verification System that screens credit-card charges for matching names and addresses ... Times to report her experience contributing under a fictitious name and address ("12345 No Way [more...]

Date: 2008-10-27 19:03:47

Quicken Beam: Your finances made cute

Beam's SMS report can be useful to keep on top of your accounts and to spot fraud ... , which is unusual for an Intuit app; even Quicken Online (which competes with the free Mint), costs ... phone: Quicken Beam. You tell it about your financial accounts, like your bank and your credit card [more...]

Date: 2008-08-20 07:52:29

CREDIT CRUNCH NEWS - Wait for disability appeal process over for vets - Las Vegas Sun

Wait for disability appeal process over for vetsLas Vegas Sun, NV - 2 minutes agoWhile they continue to get health care, ... - 4 minutes agoProsecutors also said Carona did not report these alleged bribes on public disclosure forms – the basis for the two mail fraud counts. ...in DWP NewsInvestigators sweat at scale of Satyam [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 19:52:00

Getting Naked

Just wanted to make sure you were paying attention because this is an important topic. What’s the likelihood that public companies are being destroyed by millions of shares of stock that don’t exist? Today, the SEC held a hearing about short-selling, which is essentially betting that a company’s shares are overvalued. Georgetown finance professor James Angel explained the benefits on the Marketplace Morning Report : AMY SCOTT: Angel says short-sellers provide a service. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-30 19:21:56

Understanding How An Escrow Account Works and If You Should Avoid Them

An escrow account is established by a broker, under the provisions of law, to hold funds on behalf of two or more people until a contract or transaction has been completed. People are most familiar with escrow accounts in conjunction with their mortgage. A person’s mortgage lender sets up an escrow account to receive monthly payments from the home buyer which is usually lumped into the mortgage payment and used to pay for obligations such as homeowners’ insurance, property taxes, and assessments. [more...]

Date: 2009-10-01 12:00:44

Michael Moore: Interview of “Capitalism: A Love Story”

Thanks to Radical Eyes for suggesting this interview, which appeared on Democracy Now, and is available in audio.Guest: Michael Moore, Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker. His latest film, Capitalism: A Love Story, opened in New York and Los Angeles yesterday. It opens nationwide on October 2nd.JUAN GONZALEZ: It was a year ago today when President George W. Bush gave a primetime address urging Americans to support the $700 billion bailout of Wall Street. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-27 16:29:27

Montes de María (3): The CCAI and its challenges

This is the third and final installment of posts about our July 2009 visit to the Montes de María region of northern Colombia. It wraps up a longer series of initial observations of Colombia’s U.S.-supported “ Integrated Action ” (or “consolidation” or “fusion center” or “CCAI” or “Plan Colombia 2″) counterinsurgency or state-building programs. These will be boiled down to key points, laid out and presented as a CIP publication within a couple of weeks. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-28 21:31:10

Moody’s Techniques Deeply Flawed – Analyst Blog

Moody’s allegedly hastened the credit crisis earlier in the decade by assigning top ratings to mortgage-backed securities that deteriorated later. Moreover, it is being probed by regulators worldwide, with several ongoing reviews in Europe for rating a European debt product, constant proportion debt obligations (CPDOs), at a higher-than-merited AAA. According to the Wall Street Journal , Eric Kolchinsky a former analyst with Moody's Corp. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-28 14:34:15

Credit Services

October 1, 2009 | By Sara Bernard In Finance | by Sara BernardThe recent economic downturn and financial crises have left many people with destroyed credit. Some credit repair companies are making outrageous claims that they can instantly repair credit. You need understand what these credit repair companies intend!If you want to start a credit repair process, the first thing you should do is find your credit report. It is widely available online due to a new law. [more...]

Date: 2009-10-01 21:25:56

My Identity may have Been Compromised

I got a notice yesterday that my identity maybe, could have, probably, possibly been compromised. The scariest part of it is the information that was compromised is essentially my entire life, it was a background investigation file. I am fortunate to be close enough to the issue that I know the risk associated with what happened is extremely low if not non existent. Just to be on the safe side I have been provided with 1 year of complimentary credit monitoring. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 13:30:32

More Rough Times Ahead for U.S. Economy, despite Recent Improvements

RISMEDIA, September 29, 2009—Despite recent signs of improvement, more rough times are ahead for the U.S. economy, according to several prominent experts in real estate and the economy who attended a recent forum at the Nixon Presidential Library. “You look at the numbers and everything points to the fact that we not only have bottomed, but things seem to be improving,” said Christopher Thornberg of Beacon Economics, citing increases in durable goods orders, exports and auto sales. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-28 21:07:59

FreeCreditReport.com Review: Not a Free Credit Report

Have you heard of those commercials on TV that talk about “free” credit reports? These services, such as FreeCreditReport.com are *not* truly free. They offer free trials for a limited time (usually 7 days) but they’re actually paid subscription services after the intro period is over. They’re in the business of credit monitoring and tracking your credit standing. Image by Andre Rolim/Getty Images These services exist to help us keep an eye on our credit reports. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 04:01:28

Headline News - September 29, 2009

U.S. Bank Introduces Downloadable Mobile Banking Application Bling Nation - La Junta, Colo. Embraces Mobile Payments The Red Tape Chronicles - MSNBC.com: Consumer groups blast banks' card 'tricks' CashEdge Signs First Round of Banks for Popmoney™ New Javelin Report: Multi-Channel Authentication Via Mobile Banking US News and World Report: Credit Card Fees: 5 Things You Should Know Alaska Option Joins Acculynk Internet PIN Debit Pilot Transaction Wireless Signs AMC [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 11:31:08

Identity Theft – What You Need To Know

Identity theft is a crime used to refer to fraud that involves someone pretending to be someone else in order to steal money or get other benefits. Are you a victim of identity theft? If prevention works like a lock, identity theft detection can be compared to an alarm. Learn how to detect identity theft. Ben Bernanke is a victim of identity theft. This is proof positive that it can happen to anyone. This article and related links tell you what to do if you are a victim of identity theft. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-27 20:17:50

Credit Repair! You May Have A Bad Credit Rating And Not Even Know It

When we talk about credit repair, most of us believe that repairing our credit rating is directly related to our mis management of our finance s, and in most cases that is true! However, many of us don’t realize that thousands of men and women every year find out they have bad credit due to credit fraud, and if you’re not 1% sure on how this happens, it’s a method by criminal organizations that are stealing your identity and using it for financial criminal activities. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-30 14:31:03

A Broken Financial World

Our leaders have framed the problem as a “crisis of confidence” but what they actually seem to mean is “please pay no attention to the problems we ... a fraud. Mr. Madoff’s investment performance, given his stated strategy, was not merely improbable ... Scheme.” Which, as we now know, it was. Harry Markopolos sent his report to the S.E.C. on Nov [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 13:44:31

Great Advice!

Identity Theft is on the rise. The information in this post that I recieved by email has nothing to do with saving money, however, my hope is that this great advise will save you a lot of time and trouble. .1. Do not sign the back of your credit cards. Instead, put 'PHOTO ID REQUIRED.'. 2. When you are writing checks to pay on your credit card accounts, DO NOT put the complete account number on the 'For' line. Instead, just put the last four numbers. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-30 11:47:00

Avivah Litan: Nothing that Goes Through the Browser Can Be Relied Upon!

Yesterday, I spent a lot of time on a post : Another Lawsuit Against Weak Online Banking Authentication. Today, (ironically and thankfully!) Bank Technology News came out with an article on the same subject. I'm tickled, because there's a quote from Avivah Litan, distinguished analyst and VP at Gartner Research that is as powerful as they come. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 20:14:00

Reinventing America

America faces serious challenges to maintain its storied status quo. Hurdles include a sinking economy, wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the rising cost of education, global warming, a crumbling infrastructure and American workers with uncertain futures. Trendwatchers are more acutely aware of these issues than most, but they’re also more hopeful [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 09:40:59

Doing the Right Thing: Freedom for Vanni IDPs

It was a relief to hear that the government was at last responding to mounting domestic and international criticism, and had begun releasing the Vanni IDPs. Perhaps the shocking report in the Sunday Times on 6 September about human trafficking at the internment camps was partly responsible. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-27 20:15:58

Anything That Could Go Wrong Did Go Wrong

The Gazette Times reports from Oregon. “After a months-long struggle to move through the city’s planning department and overcome objections by wetlands advocates, Ashwood Preserve is up for sale. The 9.52-acre parcel, which became a test case for a provision which allows a land owner to build on property even if it is mostly covered by natural [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 17:24:14

The Man Who Cried Ponzi

Michael Lewis, author of “Liar’s Poker,” looks at the many intertwined interests that kept Wall St. embroiled in such questionable practices ... Commission that Bernard L. Madoff couldn’t be anything other than a fraud. Mr. Madoff’s investment ... , as we now know, it was. Harry Markopolos sent his report to the S.E.C. on Nov. 7, 2005 — more than three [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 13:44:31

The Organised Homosexual Movement: Its Methods And Its Goals

By Alexander Baron Date Published: Nov-2002Table of Contents: Introduction “Gay” Propaganda The One In Ten Myth Catch Them Young The Consequences of Unnatural Sex Other Homosexual Propaganda Techniques Bad Blood [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 02:06:00

E. Online Resources (2)

• http://ftc.gov The Federal Trade Commission’s website provides free publications on many consumer topics, including credit repair. It also provides links to the full text of numerous consumer protection laws (click on “Rules & Acts” in any of the consumer topics). • www.pueblo.gsa.gov The Consumer Information Center provides the latest in consumer news as well as many publications of interest to consumers, including the Consumer Information Catalog. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-30 02:07:22

Great Recession Roundup — January 12, 2009

Items of Interest:John Wasik, Bloomberg:U.S. Housing Market Still Offers Hidden Value -- Some of the most durable areas have shown lower volatility ... is almost always anchored by employment, above-average wealth and education...What Is Worse - Personal Bankruptcy Or Foreclosure? - Diana Olick / CNBC Realty Check----The Madoff PonziNY Post:MADOFF [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 03:06:00

Nationalizing Detroit

Nationalizing DetroitWhatever Detroit's failings, it is unlikely that Washington will be any better at knowing how to run a successful ... extension of credit will not likely be paid back any time soon and that more federal financial relief ... and domestic violence, but also polygamy, under-age marriage, welfare fraud, and the exploitation [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 18:50:51

iPage Hosting is officially here!

Not long ago I was talking about the ‘come back’ of iPag e and yes, they are now officially here. iPage launched October 1st, 2009 and here’s a quick print screen of their website. What’s about iPage? iPage web services Confession: I thought the new iPage is all about hosting when I first saw their ‘coming soon’ page. Apparently, I was wrong. iPage is a lot more than just a hosting service provider. [more...]

Date: 2009-10-01 05:54:17

Rick Warren and Rev. Wright

scrubbing his church Web site to remove language that talked about banning gays from membership (though the church's apparent PR firm (what church has a PR firm?) just emailed me to say they have no rescinded their language on homosexuality, but rather they've "repurposed" it (repurposed?) in a series of videos. Whatever [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 19:18:14

Why Did Bank of America Pay ACORN?

On September 29, the article “Bank of America Pulls ACORN funding” appeared on the CNN political ticker. While the short piece thankfully does list some of ACORN’s recent scandals, such as the Breitbart video investigation and the voter registration fraud, it didn’t answer the question that was surely on every reader’s mind: What exactly [more...]

Date: 2009-10-01 07:08:36

Identify Credit Repair Scam in 6 Ways!!

by David Wada Everyday, companies target consumers who have poor credit histories with promises to clean up their credit report so they can get a ... . The truth is, these companies cant deliver an improved credit report for you using the tactics they promote. Its illegal: No one can remove accurate negative information from your credit report. So [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 06:23:45

Securities Suits Up in 2008, But Might They be Uphill Battles?

The mortgage crisis has given birth to a big year for securities suits. But will many of them be doomed by strong defense arguments? According to one report, which will be issued tomorrow by Stanford Law School and Cornerstone ... the precipitous market drops that occurred during that span, the report notes. This is surprising [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 13:58:00

Recognizing a Credit Repair Scam

Date: 2009-01-16 06:24:58

Media Forgets That Wall Street Rip Off Artist is BIG Democrat Donor

-By Warner Todd Huston The wires services and the rest of the Old Media have also been reporting on a scandal that doesn’t have to do with Illinois ... of the fraud perpetrated by former Nasdaq chairman Madoff mentions the heavy financial support that Madoff ... . The Associated Press: “List of potential victims grows in NY fraud case“ ProPublica: [more...]

Date: 2008-12-15 12:27:23

Предсказания Кюнстлера на 2009 - США, Нефть, Геополитика, Путин

Спонсор месяца - #1 RX pharmacy affiliate program!Сайт дня (как попасть) - http://www.business-magazine.ru/There are two realities "out there" now competing for verification among those who think about national affairs and make things happen. The dominant one (let's call it the Status Quo) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 07:59:00

First Draft Of Stimulus Package

SUMMARY: AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT Action and Action Now! The economy is in a crisis not seen since the Great Depression. Credit is frozen, consumer purchasing power is in decline, in the last four months the country has lost 2 million jobs and we are expected to lose another 3 to 5 million in the next year [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 23:03:30

Post-Holidays Ideal Time to Check for ID Theft

We know, we know: that stack of bills on your kitchen table can’t possibly have a bright side. Right? ... . Request a Credit Report Unless you’re planning on requiring one for another purpose (such as a loan) within the next 12 months, now is also a good time to order a credit report. (You may obtain [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 00:30:01

State Workers Fight Over Cutbacks as States Want More From Obama

As the budget crisis deepens, state employees are fighting each other for survival. Potshots are thrown between management vs. non-management, union vs. non-union, teachers vs. everyone else. In addition, governors want $1 trillion out of a total package of $850 billion Congress is likely to send to Obama to sign. The math does not add up [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 19:53:00

Being Proactive in 2009: Economic Stimulus For the Mind

Happy New Year! In the financial world, I don’t know anyone who was not eager to kiss 2008 goodbye ... of your records. Get your credit report, make sure it is accurate and dispute any errors. 3. Beware before ... to embrace (or brace for) the impact. 2. Keep an eye on your credit – Good credit = lower costs [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 03:30:29

Forecast for 2009

Introduction There are two realities "out there" now competing for verification among those who think about national affairs and make things happen. The dominant one (let's call it the Status Quo) is that our problems of finance and economy will self-correct and allow the project of a "consumer" economy to resume in "growth" mode [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 03:33:57

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