Tag Archives: fraud

IRS and Merchant Accounts

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Tom Mahoney

I find it to be a bit troubling that First Data agrees to allow the IRS to go through merchant records. Continue reading →

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Symantec Issues Security Threat Report

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Tom Mahoney

Last week, Symantic issued their Internet Security Threat Report. Not surprisingly, credit card fraud is at the top of the threat list. Continue reading →

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On line credit card fraud is going to soar

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Tom Mahoney

The current economic situation can only mean an increase in credit card fraud for on-line merchants. Continue reading →

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More ATM Hacks – A Disturbing Trend

Posted on July 3, 2008 by Tom Mahoney

Hackers broke into Citibank’s network of ATMs inside 7-Eleven stores and stole customers’ PIN codes, according to recent court filings that revealed a disturbing security hole in the most sensitive part of a banking record. Continue reading →

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Debit Card Crime Spree

Posted on June 4, 2008 by Tom Mahoney

There’s a high-tech crime spree going on in Central and Southern California. The perpetrators were arrested and released on bail to continue their escapade. Continue reading →

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