Crimes

Velan Responds to Misleading Communications from Progenics

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Finance, Banking, Health, Professional services, Pharmaceutical, Crimes, Criminal law, Solicitation, Velan, Proxy firm, Articles

We never hid our intention to launch a Consent Solicitation and have always been forthright in our communications to the Company, Progenics stockholders and proxy advisory firms.

Key Points: 
  • We never hid our intention to launch a Consent Solicitation and have always been forthright in our communications to the Company, Progenics stockholders and proxy advisory firms.
  • Our purchases of stock in the run-up to launching our Consent Solicitation were based on our conviction about Progenics opportunities and potential.
  • Recent public communications from Progenics and Lantheus have contained a number of false and misleading claims about Velan that deserve correction.
  • Progenics also implies that voting for Velans Nominees means the Lantheus transaction is not acceptable and will be voted down.

Escalated Makes On-Demand Ad Fraud Solution Available to the Wider Market

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Online advertising, Fraud, Crime, Ad fraud, Internet bot, Human behavior, Deception, Crimes, Property crimes, Video game bot, Mimicry, Articles

Ad fraud invalid website traffic, is growing at an alarming rate and according to Statista, is estimated to cost the industry $44 billion per year worldwide by 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Ad fraud invalid website traffic, is growing at an alarming rate and according to Statista, is estimated to cost the industry $44 billion per year worldwide by 2022.
  • Malicious bots, designed to mimic human behavior, routinely eat holes in advertising budgets, with much of the fraud going undetected.
  • Typical market solutions available today are geared towards the enterprise level requiring costly term commitments and even involve lengthy deployment processes.
  • We're here to instill peace of mind and to fight ad fraud from the ground up," said Escalated CEO Kyle Smith.

Sift Introduces Fraud Aftershock Index, Finds Fraud Is Type and Industry Agnostic

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Property crimes, Crime, Crimes, Deception, Fraud, Tort law, Human behavior, Articles

Sifts Fraud Aftershock Index measures the impact and cadence fraudsters have when they commit multiple types of fraud or operate in more than one industry.

Key Points: 
  • Sifts Fraud Aftershock Index measures the impact and cadence fraudsters have when they commit multiple types of fraud or operate in more than one industry.
  • The two major aftershocks include:
    Todays approaches of combating fraud are like rigid and invasive airport screenings, said Jason Tan, CEO, Sift.
  • By looking at cross-sections by abuse type and industry, Sift uncovered patterns of fraud and delivered a better understanding of the perpetually evolving fraud landscape.
  • Sift, formerly Sift Science, is the leader in Digital Trust & Safety, empowering digital disruptors to Fortune 500 companies to unlock new revenue without risk.

NSFW (Not Safe for Wheels): DoSomething.org and Chevrolet Launch New Road Safety Campaign For Teens With Support From Actor Kevin Quinn

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Monday, October 21, 2019
Land transport, Transport, Road safety, Walking, Road transport, Crimes, Jaywalking, Pedestrian safety, Do Something, Road traffic safety, Pedestrian, Worker road safety

"We're skipping scare tactics and instead giving young people an easy, engaging way to keep friends safe on the road.

Key Points: 
  • "We're skipping scare tactics and instead giving young people an easy, engaging way to keep friends safe on the road.
  • The NSFW campaign marks the sixth time DoSomething has partnered with the automaker on a road safety campaign.
  • "We are pleased to launch our sixth campaign with DoSomething.org to help young people keep their friends and family safe on the road," said Tricia Morrow, Chevrolet safety engineer.
  • "From addressing texting and driving, to jaywalking, to road safety while biking, the NSFW (Not Safe for Wheels) campaign is creating a safer generation of drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists."

LSU Grant for High-Tech Safety Research Underlines the Importance of Being a Responsible Driver, Says the Russell Law Firm

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Saturday, October 19, 2019
Cinema of the United States, Creative works, American culture, Crimes, Traffic law, Alcohol abuse, Alcohol law, Driving under the influence, Social responsibility, Safety, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, The Firm

After all, there's nothing more important than ensuring one's own safety as well as the safety of fellow motorists, the law firm stresses.

Key Points: 
  • After all, there's nothing more important than ensuring one's own safety as well as the safety of fellow motorists, the law firm stresses.
  • One person's lapse in judgment to the road can ruin many lives in the blink of an eye, it says.
  • The Russell Law Firm provides legal representation to the greater Baton Rouge area in a variety of issues such as personal injury, DWI and DUI, and family law.
  • Interested readers who would like to learn more about the firm's services may call (225) 307-0088 or visit its web site at http://dannyrusselllaw.com/ .

Coalition to Stop Real Estate Wire Fraud Announces CertifID as New Partner

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Friday, October 18, 2019
Crime, Deception, Property crimes, Crimes, Fraud, Tort law, Wire transfer, Closing, Property law, Human behavior

Washington, D.C., Oct. 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Coalition to Stop Real Estate Wire Fraud has announced that CertifID has joined as the Coalitions latest partner in the battle against mortgage closing scams and real estate wire fraud.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, D.C., Oct. 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Coalition to Stop Real Estate Wire Fraud has announced that CertifID has joined as the Coalitions latest partner in the battle against mortgage closing scams and real estate wire fraud.
  • Real estate wire fraud is a sophisticated scam targeting individuals or companies making or accepting wire transfer payments during the homebuying process.
  • We are very excited to be an official Partner of the Coalition to Stop Real Estate Wire Fraud as we share a passion to eliminate wire fraud in real estate transactions.
  • About the Coalition to Stop Real Estate Wire Fraud:
    The Coalition to Stop Real Estate Wire Fraud, formed in 2019, aims to raise awareness of mortgage closing scams and wire transfer fraud and educate homebuyers, real estate and mortgage professionals and policy makers about the urgency of the problem; provide concrete steps people can take to prevent the risk of fraud; and identify and empower those who have been victimized to tell their story and advocate for solutions.

Ontario County Courts in New York Can Now Direct Teen Traffic Violators to Use teenSMART as Alternative to Prosecution

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Thursday, October 17, 2019
Traffic law, Transport, Land transport, Road safety, Road traffic management, Law enforcement, Crimes, Speed limit, Driving under the influence, Road traffic safety

Judges in Ontario County now have discretion to sentence teen traffic violators to complete ADEPT's teenSMART training as an alternative to prosecution.

Key Points: 
  • Judges in Ontario County now have discretion to sentence teen traffic violators to complete ADEPT's teenSMART training as an alternative to prosecution.
  • "Traffic violations like speeding or running a red light can have serious and potentially deadly consequences," said Suzanne Cirencione with the Ontario STOP-DWI and Traffic Safety Programs.
  • The option to use teenSMART as a prosecution diversion tool was implemented through a partnership between ADEPT Driver and Ontario County STOP-DWI and Traffic Safety Programs.
  • Since the Ontario Courts program was launched, a growing number of teen traffic violators in Ontario have completed teenSMART as an alternative to prosecution.

NICB Combats Post-Disaster Contractor Fraud with New PSA

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Thursday, October 17, 2019
Crime, Insurance, Economy, Crimes, Property crimes, Law enforcement in the United States, National Insurance Crime Bureau, Insurance fraud, Fraud

If you'd like to learn more about contractor fraud, visit our webpage on how to avoid being a victim twice .

Key Points: 
  • If you'd like to learn more about contractor fraud, visit our webpage on how to avoid being a victim twice .
  • REPORT FRAUD: Anyone with information concerning insurance fraud or vehicle theft can report it anonymously by calling toll-free 800.TEL.NICB (800.835.6422) or submitting a form on our website.
  • The NICB is supported by more than 1,300 property and casualty insurance companies and self-insured organizations.
  • NICB member companies wrote over $496 billion in insurance premiums in 2018, or more than 81 percent of the nation's property/casualty insurance.

PointPredictive Stops Fraud for Auto Lenders with its Outsourced Fraud Mitigation Service

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Banking, Software, Accounting, Other Retail, Professional services, Online Retail, Data management, Technology, Retail, Legal, Finance, Other Technology, Consulting, Crimes, Deception, Fraud, Tort law, Crime, Human behavior, Articles

PointPredictive, the company that solves the billion-dollar problems of auto, mortgage, fintech and retail lending risk, announced today the launch of Outsourced Fraud Mitigation, a service that helps lenders bolster their fraud defenses by leveraging PointPredictives fraud experts and artificial intelligence technology.

Key Points: 
  • PointPredictive, the company that solves the billion-dollar problems of auto, mortgage, fintech and retail lending risk, announced today the launch of Outsourced Fraud Mitigation, a service that helps lenders bolster their fraud defenses by leveraging PointPredictives fraud experts and artificial intelligence technology.
  • The innovative service gives lenders turnkey access to PointPredictives full suite of scoring solutions along with fraud experts that manually review applications to identify fraud before loans are funded.
  • Fraud moves quickly and lenders can lose millions of dollars each month, says Frank McKenna, Chief Fraud Strategist at PointPredictive.
  • Any risk alert that is generated is sent to a PointPredictive fraud analyst for a comprehensive fraud review.

Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP: Securities Fraud Class Action Filed Against Overstock.com, Inc. - OSTK

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Common law, Equity, Fiduciary, Securities fraud, Law, Deception, Crimes

The Class Period commences on May 9, 2019, when the defendants published a release announcing purported results for the first quarter of 2019.

Key Points: 
  • The Class Period commences on May 9, 2019, when the defendants published a release announcing purported results for the first quarter of 2019.
  • Overstock investors who wish to discuss this securities fraud class action lawsuit and their legal options are encouraged to contact Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (James Maro, Jr., Esq.
  • Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check prosecutes class actions in state and federal courts throughout the country involving securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of state and federal law.
  • The complaint in this action was not filed by Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check.