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Attorney General Martha Coakley Files Suit Against Bronx Locksmith Company and Its Owners for Role in Locksmith Scheme
from the Office of Attorney General Martha Coakley
Attorney General Martha Coakely’s Office filed a lawsuit against a Bronx, New York, based company and its principals for allegedly operating a locksmith scheme that deceived Massachusetts consumers into believing they were contacting local locksmith companies, and then charged consumers hundreds of dollars more than the quoted price for their services. The Attorney General’s Office also obtained a temporary restraining order preventing defendants from destroying any documents or transferring any assets and is seeking permanent injunctive relief, restitution, penalties, costs and attorney’s fees. More
Burglars Exploiting Facebook, Twitter
from Reuters via The Hollywood Reporter
Facebook users enthusing about an upcoming holiday or a recently purchased high-tech gadget may not just be telling their friends but also potential burglars, warns an insurance company. A survey of 2,092 social media users by British-based Legal & General found nearly four in ten, or 38 percent, of people using social networking sites like Facebook or Twitter post details about holiday plans and 33 percent details of a weekend away. More
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Scam Artist Targets Good Samaritans
from The Abbotsford Times
Abbotsford, BC Canada, police are warning the public of a local man who is targeting Good Samaritans for money in the Clearbrook Road and South Fraser Way corridors.Const. Ian MacDonald with the APD said a man fitting the description of someone known to police has been scamming seniors out of cash. His method of operation is pretending to have locked his keys in his car, or that his vehicle has been towed with his wallet inside. He then asks for a ride to a tow company and obtains anywhere from $40 to $80 from the victims, leaving the impression that he will pay back the cash. More
Surge Protector Diversions Safe
from Coolest Gadget
If you’re worried that someone might make off with some of your smaller valuables, you might need something to keep them safe. Sure, one of those big expensive combination safes would be nice, but they’re big and they’re expensive. Which makes them unrealistic for while you’re traveling and completely out of the question if you’re on any kind of a budget. Well this will look just like an average run of the mill surge protector to most people, but you’ll know the truth. More
China: Hacker Schools Become Big Business
from Security Management
Long known as a prominent source of cyberattacks worldwide, China has seen the emergence of online training schools that teach students the skills necessary to either be a network defender or a cybercriminal. While some schools advertise themselves as training the next generation of security experts, many worry a percentage of the students will use their skills to commit various cybercrimes, such as identity theft or stealing trade secrets. More
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How to Hire the Right People for Your Small Business
from KIVITV
Finding the right people is getting harder all the time. Top-notch recruits are often few and far between, and if the application and screening process takes too long to identify them, they quite likely will be working elsewhere by the time you call. However, managers who try to cut the time by relying on their gut or on a single test or technique could easily end up with a hire who will plague their firm until the end of days. More
How to Keep Employee Morale Up During Difficult Times
from the Examiner
Whether we like it or not employees bring their personal problems to work, and emotions run high in the workplace. Tough economic times can make the situation worst unless management is pro-active about the situation and creates a relaxing upbeat environment. More
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ALOA Continuing Education (ACE)
Six-Day Basic Locksmithing Course
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the Six-Day Basic Locksmithing Course,
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September 14-19, 2009
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