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Future Articles
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If you are among the living, then
you
are a potential target for any one of the unending array of schemes, scams, and
outright lies now available in your home town. How vulnerable you are depends on
how much you really know about the world of deception. Read what we have to
offer, read it again, and then tell others about your new knowledge.
Here's a brief summary of the items we now have available in our knowledge
base. The articles that accompany each of the descriptions can be reached by
clicking on the article's title.
Telemarketing Scams
Undercover sound recording of a thief in action.
The Rights of Crime Victims
Know your rights---and use them.
AD Nauseum:
These Credit Card Commercials Are Sickening Theft isn’t one big party and
it’s not okay to steal
PACC member,
Billy Zeh is a bit upset over those seemingly harmless credit card fraud
ads we see every day. Read his article and find out why.
Astrology Is Bigotry
As Bob Steiner, PACC member, and a Fellow of The Committee For the
Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal (CSICOP) sees it, "in repeated scientific tests to attempt to validate its efficacy, the bunkum
called astrology has failed miserably." Need proof? Just read Bob's article.
Tax Break For Fraud Victims
Former IRS employee, and current CPA, Abe Carnow provides information on how fraud
victims can obtain tax relief. This article is a must read for every fraud victim.
Victim Interviewing Techniques: Law Enforcement Officer's Guide
Read what veteran officer, Billy Zeh, has to say about victim interviewing techniques.
Learn how to aid crime victims during this most difficult time in their life.
The Gypsies' Great Trick
Learn how Gypsy fortuneteller's use magic tricks to convince their victims they are
possessed by evil spirits. Using actual case histories, PACC member Joe Nickell provides a detailed examination of what goes into the making of this particular scam.
Fraud Prevention
You have no doubt heard the adage, "if it sounds too good to be true, then it probably
is." Well here's an exception to the rule: We have created a fraud prevention program
that is so easy to use, you won't believe it could possibly reduce the amount of fraud
that now plagues your community by more than 85%. Such skepticism was shared by all
who first tried the program; a program that they continue to use because it works as
advertised.
Fraud's Impact
Some would have us believe that fraud is not a real crime. This article looks at the
impact such crimes have on a civilized society, and how and why we've come to admire
con artists. (Dennis Marlock)
Police Use of Psychics
A one of a kind survey that takes a look at the reasons why some police agencies use
psychics during their investigations. (Bruce Walstad)
A Con Man's Mentality
As the con artists see it, hard work is for suckers. Hear what several con artists had
to say on this topic. (Dennis Marlock)
Traveler Related Crime in the United Kingdom
This article contains a rare look at the politics that keep a serious crime problem
from the public's view
Pornographer's Guestbook Scam
The pornography industry has created a new way to advertise using cleverly disguised
guestbook entries. (Dennis Marlock)
Nigerian Letter Scam
Here’s an INTERPOL explanation of the never-ending Nigerian letter scam, which somehow
manages to snare victims despite numerous warnings.
Internet Fraud
Written by PACC member, Hale Guyer, this article removes some of the fears associated
with on-line shopping. It also provides some common sense advice on avoiding potential
rip-offs.
Why Con Artists Love The Internet
Another article by PACC member Hale Guyer. This article provides an example of how con
artist's use their latest tool --- the internet
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Carnival Scams
PACC member, Dave Goldenberg's article deals with the tricks used by some dishonest
carnival operators to rig many of their games. As noted by Dave, "There are dozens of
ways to be cheated on a carnival midway without realizing you’re being cheated." If
you've ever played any carnival games, or intend to in the future, then you won't want
to miss this article.
Avoiding The Avoidable
A Law Enforcement Officer’s Guide To Problem Solving
How often have you invested time creating and implementing crime prevention programs,
department’ policies, or other problem solving methods that looked good on paper but
failed miserably? That this occurs is a fact, but what usually escapes us are the
reasons for those failures. With that in mind, Lt. Marlock created a list of the most
common mistakes, and a few suggestions on how to correct and avoid repeating them.
Merchant's Alert! Store Diversion Thefts
This alert contains details of a well orchestrated theft committed by transient
criminal groups who call themselves Gypsies. Preventing such theft is easy once you
know what to watch for.
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