| Identity theft to be discussed at TSTC forum
Identity theft is a growing problem and it can happen even in Sweetwater.Texas National Bank and Texas State Technical College are teaming up to help local residents learn just a little bit about the problems of identity theft and fraud. On Tuesday, Dec. 4, a "Fraud Awareness Forum" will be held at The Center beginning at 6:30 p.m. in order for residents to learn just a little bit about the growing problem. An expert will lead the forum, which is free to the public, and will discuss some of the current scams that are taking place, not only in West Texas, but the world. "It is really easy to get wrapped into," said Texas National Bank spokesman Chris Casto. Casto, who spoke to the Sweetwater Lions Club recently about identity theft concerns, said he hopes the forum will turn into a classic discussion of what people are concerned about.
Safe Communities by Design conference Nov. 28-30
After watching his best friend bleed to death in his arms, former California gang member Jeremy Estrada turned his life around. Now, in his third-year in medical school at Georgetown University, Estrada will share his compelling story during the Safe Communities by Design conference, sponsored by the N.C. Governor�s Crime Commission, Nov.28-30 at the Sea Trail Conference Center, Sunset Beach. Nearly 450 professionals and officials from the criminal justice community, juvenile and victims� services, the private sector, and federal, state and local agencies will attend the conference. Other speakers include first lady Mary Easley, Director Domingo Herriaz of the U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance and Texas Rep. Ted Poe, head of the Congressional Victim�s Caucus. The Governor�s Crime Commission�s three-day conference will host workshops on current trends, strategies, and effective practices concerning topics such as gangs, drugs, identity theft, elder crime, and campus and community security.
Radiohead Reveal Tour Plans -- Enigmatically; Plus Jordin Sparks ...
Her husband was arrested in the U.K. earlier this month and formally charged with one count of "attempting to pervert the court of justice," or the U.S. equivalent of obstruction of justice, in connection with an alleged $400,000 plot to fix a trial. ... Deerhunter, the Black Lips, Mastodon and more are featured in "We Fun: Atlanta, Ga.: Inside/Out," a new documentary that is acting as the companion piece to "Athens, Ga.: Inside/Out," which came out in 1987. The flick's MySpace page has much more info, including ways to help donate to the production. ... Rare silk-screened, autographed gig posters relating to the Arcade Fire, Spoon and Superchunk are being featured in Merge Records' new eBay auction benefiting Oxfam America and the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina.
SMobile Predicts Spike in Mobile Viruses Once Google Phone Hits the ...
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- According to SMobile Systems, the launch of Google Phone platform will be among the most positive transformational moments in mobile communications history by further merging computers with mobile devices. But while millions of people will now be able to "compute on the run," those same consumers will be a high-value target for hackers, spammers and others intent on hacking the new phones. In response to the news surrounding the potential launch of the Google Phone operating platform, SMobile Systems (www.smobilesystems.com), the leading developer of mobile security solutions, announced today that it is already developing a series of security solutions for devices coming to market using the Google platform. SMobile's suite of security products, known as SecurityShield(TM) has already been engineered to work on a mobile Linux platform, the chosen operating system for the Google platform.
GCSO warns residents of possible identity theft operation via phone
Gray County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a possible identity theft operation in which the person is asked for information concerning their bank account.At least one local resident has reported receiving a call from someone claiming to be a representative of the Internal Revenue Service, said Sheriff Don Copeland. The caller claimed that the IRS had a refund to send to the person, and asked for the person's bank routing number and bank account number in order to deposit the refund in their account.This information may be used by the caller to remove money from the account and may also lead to identity theft, Copeland said.
The IRS warns all citizens not to give personal information over the phone, through the mail or on the Internet unless they have initialed the contact or they are sure they know who they are dealing with.
Credit info breached at Not Your Average Joe's restaurant chain
Someone hacked into the security system of the Not Your Average Joe's restaurant chain and stole credit card information from customers of all 13 of its Massachusetts locations.
The thefts occurred in August or September and were discovered at the Hyannis store, said Diana Pisciotta, spokeswoman for the Dartmouth-based company.
While less than 1 percent of the 350,000 customers during that time period were affected, Pisciotta said, some of the victims ate at the Newburyport, Methuen and Beverly locations.
Pisciotta said customers' names, credit card numbers and expiration dates were taken, but victims were not at risk for identity theft. While purchases can be made with the information, it can't be used to obtain identification or open new accounts.
Considering the amount private info that goes into a mailbox, keep it ...
| Stand-alone mailboxes are like treasure chests. They can hold missives from family, bills, junk mail, birthday cards -- but more importantly, correspondence with personal information.
Mailboxes need security measures, such as locks and keys, to keep prying people from seeing or stealing private letters. They also can help minimize vandalism.
''It's a big issue -- mail theft,'' says Bruce Franklin, who owns All Valley Masonry in Fresno, Calif., and has built custom mailboxes for the last 12 years. ''It's not about [stealing] a check anymore. It's about identity theft.''
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What if the 'Surge' Works?
Loretta Sanchez has quit the House Hispanic Caucus, claiming its chairman called her a "whore." A shocking affront to Congressional dignity! ... Wait. ... Loretta Sanchez ... Loretta Sanchez ... wasn't she the distinguished lawmaker who sent out a Christmas card showing her ... er, cat on fire? I think she was! ... P.S.: Wonkette is on the case, sort of. But instead of the scandalous flaming "cat" card they chose one with a modest surfing theme! ... 2:32 A.M. Cynic's Scorecard: 7 Outs and Counting: Are Senators who vote for the Warner anti-surge resolution taking any political risk, or are they just protecting themselves against anti-war sentiment? In other words, on the off chance that the surge works, would they be embarrassed? Bob Wright says yes. But Senators in this situation have been known to leave themselves escape hatches.
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