Watch out for fake Microsoft phone phishing scam

The Better Business Bureau is warning people of a recent phishing scam in which the victim receives a phone call from someone impersonating a Microsoft representative.

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Watch out for fake Microsoft phone phishing scam

Justice department reports estimated 11.7 million were victims of ID theft

An estimated 11.7 million Americans (aged 16 and over) were victims of identity theft, according to the results of a recently released 2008 U.S. Justice Department study.

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Justice department reports estimated 11.7 million were victims of ID theft

Scottrade was fined $600,000 for inadequate money laundering control

A discount brokerage company Scottrade was fined by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority $600,000 for allegedly inadequate money laundering controls to detect suspicious transactions.

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The Rise Of The CSO

Over the last year, companies worldwide have increased their employment of chief security officers more than 50% compared with the year before, according to a PriceWaterhouseCoopers survey of 7,200 executives released earlier this month.

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The Rise Of The CSO

Census may create identity theft opportunities

The Better Business Bureau is reminding residents that the upcoming 2010 census may provide criminals with opportunities to attempt fraud and identity theft. Census workers are already in the field verifying household addresses. The next phase, starting March 1, 2010, will consist of forms being mailed to up to 130 million households.

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Speakers for BIR’s Non-Ferrous Meeting Announced

The Bureau of International Recycling has announced speakers for its nonferrous session at the association’s fall meeting.

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Prab Signs Agreement with Neff Press

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Lifespan Receives Recycler of the Year Award from Nebraska’s WasteCap

Electronics recycler recognized for its innovative approach to handling materials.

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Lifespan Receives Recycler of the Year Award from Nebraska’s WasteCap

Speakers Scheduled for BIR Plastics Committee Meeting

One speaker will discuss plastics from auto shredder fluff.

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Speakers Scheduled for BIR Plastics Committee Meeting

Social Security numbers of 28,000 erroneously mailed to employers whom they did not work for

New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development data loss incident circa 2009-05-18

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Social Security numbers of 28,000 erroneously mailed to employers whom they did not work for