Absolute Software Wins International Stevie(R) Award
Absolute Software Corporation , the leading provider of firmware-based, patented, computer theft recovery, data protection and secure computer lifecycle management solutions announced today that they have won an International Stevie Award for Best New Product or Service of the Year – Computer Software – New Version for Absolute Manage in The 2010 International Business Awards.
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Frankford NJ woman charged with theft from parked car in Andover Township NJ
ANDOVER TWP. — A Frankford woman faces burglary and theft charges for allegedly stealing electronics gear and personal information from a vehicle parked at a local business, police said.
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Police: ‘Barefoot bandit’ to appear in court this week
The notorious teenage fugitive known as the “barefoot bandit” is expected to appear in court this week, police said, after authorities nabbed him in a high-speed boat chase in the Bahamas.
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Question by me: Are there credit cards that people with bad credit, due to identify theft, can get ?
I have bad, but not terriable credit due to identiy theaft. There are a few things on my credit from when I was younger that were from me, but are small.So does anyone know of a CC that people with bad credit can apply for ?

Best answer:

Answer by Jade
Your best bet is to avoid the big-wigs (visa, mastercard etc). Start with a department store ( Sears, Wal-Mart, Future Shop) – they tend to give out cards a little easier and it will give you a chance to re-establish your name.

You can also do the Visa MC etc that lets you pay upfront and then use the card that is loaded. Again it is just to re establish your credit.

Good luck

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5 charged in California freight train cargo theft
Five men were indicted Friday on charges of trying to snatch nearly 0,000 worth of 3-D televisions from a freight train in a nighttime heist captured on video by investigators tailing them in the Southern California desert.
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Best answer:

Answer by WRG
Report the items stolen. Because of you age he probably won’t be able to use any of it to gain credit. And, in fact, it is probably in a trash can some where. He was going for the cash.

Learn from this and in the future don’t leave your wallet around. Keep it in your pocket.

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Avoid Identify Theft by Being Proactive

Identity theft is now more prevalent than ever. A person can use your personal information, bank details or credit card details without your permission for personal gain. This is a fraudulent use of your information and normally will cause you, the victim, varying degrees of loss and inconvenience and therefore identity theft avoidance methods are more important than ever.

Consider for a moment the trail of information you leave behind you when you pay the pizza delivery guy with a check – you may be asked to write your name and address on the back and that piece of paper, with your personal and bank details on it, goes through various hands before it makes it’s way back to your own bank. Any unscrupulous person in that chain could have access to your finances and potentially clear your account. Being aware of these issues is the first step towards identity theft avoidance.

The most important thing you should do in order to avoid identity theft is to be aware in every situation where you have to divulge your personal information or where others could potentially use it.

Here are three identity theft avoidance tips to help you:

1. Always aim to keep information – personal information, bank details, social security numbers, pin numbers etc – out of the sight of others. Preferably do not write anything down where it can be stolen by others and especially do not keep financial information together in your purse or pocketbook. A good tip is do not write your personal information on the back of a check, instead write down your phone number and then if verification is needed or there is a problem the bank can contact you.

2. Phone calls asking for personal and financial information are another potential trap and as such you should not give out information to anyone that calls you. Instead either ask for their number and call back (after first verifying their credentials independently) or call your bank or whoever the caller represents and verify the information they need.

3. Online identity theft is an ever increasing problem and therefore you need to exercise due diligence when buying goods online. What do you know about the company? Have you bought items from them before? Check whether the yellow padlock shows in the bottom right hand corner of the screen. Do they used a recognised payment processor e.g. Paypal, WorldPay etc?

You should never divulge your financial information until you are happy that the website is genuine and that your information is secure. You can always contact the Better Business Bureau to see if they are genuine.

Cloning websites is very popular as a way of relieving you of your cash and personal details, so never click links within suspicious emails. Many companies will tell you explicitly that they will never contact you in this way. If you are at all unsure then reassure yourself by contacting them yourself.

As you can see identity theft avoidance is achievable if you are careful with how you secure and use your personal and financial information. Be careful out there!

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American Family Insurance Identity Theft Consumer Information Series – How fast can you lose your identity? In part one of our three-part video series on identity theft, see just how fast and easy it is for someone to steal your identity.

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Auto theft down in metro area
Bernalillo County’s Sheriff said the metro area is moving up on a nationwide scale for auto theft after the numbers of vehicles stolen has dropped significantly.
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Linens-n-Things Fraud


close-up of product and receipt

UPDATE: Response from Linens-N-Things:
On behalf of Linens ‘n Things, I apologize for any behavior you found unprofessional or miscommunication you may have experienced. However, our managers are well versed in our ads and the interpretations of them. Again, I apologize for any inconvenience. Sincerely,
Jody Mege’

I would respond to Jody that the issue isn’t convenience, it’s fraud. Deceptive advertising isn’t inconvenient, it’s immoral and illegal.

This looks like fraud: At 4:30pm February 17, 2008, in Rohnert Park, CA, the Linens-n-Things manager — "Max" — claimed at the cash register that the 50% off deal did not apply to my "Shower "Curtain / Liner" because the "Shower Essentials" referred to in the ad and the store signs was the BRAND "Shower Essentials," and not just any shower essential. Max accompanied me back to the shower section, and was forced to confirm that there were no "Shower Essentials" branded items in the store. Since the advertising circular pictured here promises that we could "Choose from over 100 styles," it was clear even to Max that the offer was not so limited.

Then Max changed his story, and said that the 50% discount would be available only for a "shower curtain liner" which was the exact text on the store sign, or, if you believe the advertising circular pictured here, a "Liner." My item was called, as you can see above, a "Shower Curtain / Liner".

I asked Max if he honestly meant that my "Shower Curtain / Liner" was not a "Shower Curtain Liner"? He said that’s right. So I pointed to the next shelf up, which had a similar product called a "Shower Curtain or Liner" — was that, too, excluded from the offer for "Shower Curtain Liners"? Max confirmed that the discount could not apply to that product. Both the "Shower Curtain / Liner" and the "Shower Curtain or Liner" were literally within inches of the sign offering a discount on "Shower Curtain Liners."

Max would not let me take a photograph of the signs and products in juxtaposition. In fact, he threatened to have the police escort me out of the store if I took a photograph. So I asked whether Max would sign a statement asserting his position that I was ineligible to receive the promised discount because a "Shower Curtain / Liner" is not a "Shower Curtain Liner" or a "Liner." Max refused. I asked Max if he would tell me his last name. Max refused.

Well, you can see from the store receipt pictured here that Max and Linens-N-Things got the entire .99 out of my wallet, and kept for themselves the discount promised by the ad and the store sign. You know what’s really strange? I also asked at the register whether the 20% discount was available — it’s pictured in the flyer above, just to the left of the 50% offer. It says, "SAVE 20% — Entire Stock Metal Bath Acessries & Shower Curtains." Nope, said the cashier, that 20% discount isn’t available to you — it’s only for shower curtains, and what you have is a liner.

Strange but true. So, what do we have here?
A) Worst customer service ever?
B) Worst in-store experience ever?
C) Fraud?
D) Theft?
E) Violation of California Deceptive Trade Practices Act?
F) All of the above.

It is generally illegal to make false or misleading statements of fact concerning the reasons for, existence of, or amounts of price reductions.

It looks bad for Linens-n-Things, and for Max. We have at least two counts against each. Here is what California Business and Professions Code says, and I quote:

"17508. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person doing business in California and advertising to consumers in California to make any false or misleading advertising claim…"

"17500. It is unlawful…to… disseminate…any advertising device… which is untrue or misleading, or for any person…to so make…any such statement as part of a plan or scheme with the intent not to sell that personal property…so advertised at the price stated…. Any violation of the provisions of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months, or by a fine not exceeding two thousand five hundred dollars (,500), or by both that imprisonment and fine."

"§ 17507. It is unlawful…if any price set forth in (an advertisement) does not clearly and conspicuously identify the article of merchandise or type of service to which it relates."

Full text of the flyer pictured above:
"buy one, get one 50% off. Entire Stock Shower Essentials, reg. .99-69.99. Choose from over 100 styles of:
* Liners
* Rods
* Tub Mats
* Suction
* Rings
* Shower Caddies"

"Save 20% Entire Stock Metal Bath Accessorites & Shower Curtains"

such prettly wrapped silverware packaging


I think my sister longs to be a giant. For as long as I can remember, she has had an obsession with using tiny silverware to eat her meals. Perhaps it is because the tallest member of our family in recent memory is 5′9”. Or maybe she identifies more with the Giant than his vegetable scaling murderer in the classic fairy tale that celebrates theft and homicide.
Regardless of the rational behind her obsession, I knew this fork and spoon was destined for my sister’s kitchen table.
Since the act of opening a gift is one of the most enjoyable parts of gift-giving for both the giver and receiver, pleasure in packaging was a significant concern. I came up with a solution consisting entirely of recycled materials.
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