Crime

New Study Finds the Best and Worst States in America for Identity Theft and Fraud

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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SEATTLE, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A new study by Batten, a trusted website for security product recommendations, reveals which states rank at the bottom in protecting their residents from identity theft and fraud. The study analyzed Consumer Sentinel data on the rise of identity theft and fraud in each state and major metropolitan areas, and then evaluated them using a composite score that's weighted based on growth rates, dollars lost, relative monetary impact, consumer protections, and preventative measures in place.

Key Points: 
  • "Our data suggests a few states took action when they became aware of what was happening, and they were well-equipped to handle it.
  • However, a bulk of states were ill-prepared and their residents paid the price.
  • Using the FTC Consumer Sentinel data, Batten established the rate of fraud and identity theft by state (per 100,000).
  • To add a qualitative layer to the study, Batten explored what states are doing to prevent, deter, and mitigate identity theft and fraud.

National Night Out Festival in Wynnewood Tonight; Lower Merion to Celebrate and Salute First Responders

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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WYNNEWOOD, Pa., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Town Watch (NATW), in partnership with Lower Merion Community Watch, will host the annual "National Night Out" (NNO) Festival in the rear of the Wynnewood Shopping Center, 50 E. Wynnewood Road, tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. (Due to logistical issues, the Lower Merion NNO event had to be pushed back a week this year).

Key Points: 
  • WYNNEWOOD, Pa., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Town Watch (NATW), in partnership with Lower Merion Community Watch, will host the annual "National Night Out" (NNO) Festival in the rear of the Wynnewood Shopping Center, 50 E. Wynnewood Road, tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. (Due to logistical issues, the Lower Merion NNO event had to be pushed back a week this year).
  • Thousands of residents will enjoy live music, great food, rides, carnival games, Lower Merion Police, Fire and Narberth Ambulance, roving entertainment, safety information and displays from many area non-profits and businesses.
  • This is the "39th Annual National Night Out," which has already involved millions of people from 16,500 communities across the country from all 50 states.
  • National Night Out creator, Matt Peskin of Wynnewood, will be at the Lower Merion event tonight.

BSA/AML Crooks, Thieves and Red Flags Webinar - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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The "BSA/AML Crooks, Thieves and Red Flags" webinar has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "BSA/AML Crooks, Thieves and Red Flags" webinar has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This course has been developed after conversations with the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, Banking Regulators and the Financial Task Force of the DEA.
  • This AML compliance webinar will help attendees learn how methamphetamine dealers' income could be laundered and how criminals try to "launder" their money.
  • It will focus on educating financial institution staff about the types of transactions criminals utilize and criminal financial behavior.

Visionaire Lighting Launches PRK, the Latest in Edge-Lit Lighting Technology to Safely Light Parking Structures

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Visionaire Lighting, a subsidiary of PANGEA Global Technologies (PGT), the nation's leading technology solutions provider and manufacturer of LED lighting, today announced the launch of PRK, the latest in edge-lit lighting technology for parking structures. The new LED lighting product line offers both symmetrical and asymmetrical distributions allowing effective and uniform lighting across drive lanes and open spaces.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Visionaire Lighting , a subsidiary of PANGEA Global Technologies (PGT), the nation's leading technology solutions provider and manufacturer of LED lighting, today announced the launch of PRK , the latest in edge-lit lighting technology for parking structures.
  • The new LED lighting product line offers both symmetrical and asymmetrical distributions allowing effective and uniform lighting across drive lanes and open spaces.
  • "Reports tell us that about 80% of crime that occurs in or on public facilities happens in parking structures.
  • PANGEA Global Technologies, Inc. is the nation's leading technology solutions provider and manufacturer of LED lighting.

Nomorobo Assists Urgent FCC and Carrier Efforts to Crack Down on Auto Warranty Scam Robocalls

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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"With more than eight billion auto warranty calls made since 2018, this particular scam is one of the biggest threats Americans face on their phones today," said Aaron Foss, Founder and CEO of Nomorobo.

Key Points: 
  • "With more than eight billion auto warranty calls made since 2018, this particular scam is one of the biggest threats Americans face on their phones today," said Aaron Foss, Founder and CEO of Nomorobo.
  • "Nomorobo Max already stops all of these types of robocalls so it just made sense for us to publically share our data to help catch these criminals."
  • The FCC, carriers, and the public can access Nomorobo's auto warranty scam information database at https://www.nomorobo.com/autowarranty .
  • Nomorobo is a privately held company on a mission to protect consumers from unwanted robocalls, telemarketing, spam, and scam calls on their mobile phones and landlines.

Journal of Psychoactive Drugs Publishes Peer Reviewed Ketamine Research Foundation Study on the Duration of the Presence of Ketamine in Breast Milk

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Monday, August 8, 2022
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The research provides the first quantification of Ketamine and its major metabolites in human breast milk.

Key Points: 
  • The research provides the first quantification of Ketamine and its major metabolites in human breast milk.
  • The Ketamine Research Foundation believes this study will help open the door for further explorations of ketamine in the treatment of emotional disorders of the postpartum period, said Dr. Philip Wolfson, CEO of The Ketamine Research Foundation and a widely recognized leader in the development of Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.
  • The Ketamine Research Foundation is in the process of developing its protocol for postpartum depression and expects to launch it in the fall of 2022.
  • The Ketamine Research Foundation stands at the apex of Ketamine research and ketamine psychotherapy.

Meirowitz & Wasserberg Continues Growth, Adds Experienced Trial Attorney Danny Kraft

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Monday, August 8, 2022
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NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP is pleased to announce that Danny Kraft has joined the law firm as Senior Trial Counsel.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP is pleased to announce that Danny Kraft has joined the law firm as Senior Trial Counsel.
  • Kraft started his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in Bronx, New York, where he prosecuted serious crimes, including murder cases, amassing an impressive record of convictions at trial.
  • "We are excited to reunite with Danny Kraft because we believe his unique trial skills will further our mission to fight for seriously injured people that deserve justice," said Meirowitz.
  • Wasserberg added, "Bringing Kraft to the M&W team further strengthens the firm's ability to prosecute and try cases against the biggest corporations on the planet.

Beware the Darkverse and the Cyber-Physical Threats it Will Enable

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Monday, August 8, 2022
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DALLAS, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today released a new report warning of a "darkverse" of criminality hidden from law enforcement, which could quickly evolve to fuel a new industry of metaverse-related cybercrime.

Key Points: 
  • Trend Micro warns of a "darkverse" of criminality which could evolve to fuel a new industry of metaverse-related crime.
  • The darkverse will become the go-to place for conducting illegal/criminal activities because it will be difficult to trace, monitor and infiltrate by law enforcement.
  • Money laundering using overpriced metaverse real estate and NFTs will provide a new outlet for criminals to clean cash.
  • Trend Micro's report seeks to start an urgent dialog about what cyber threats to expect and how they could be mitigated.

CAIR Raises Reward for Info Leading to Arrest of New Mexico Shooter Targeting Muslims to $10,000 After Another Murder Overnight

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Saturday, August 6, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today responded to the murder of another Albuquerque Muslim by a serial shooter who has allegedly been targeting Muslims for nine months by raising its reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible to $10,000. 

Key Points: 
  • The murder comes in the wake of three murders targeting Muslim men over a nine-month period, which investigators say could be connected .
  • Law enforcement authorities also said the men may have been targeted because of "their race and religion."
  • In a statement, CAIR National Deputy Director Edward Ahmed Mitchellsaid:
    "The lives of Albuquerque Muslims are in danger.
  • La misin de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensin del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.

Non-Profit Organization Raises Funds for Childhood Abuse Support

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Friday, August 5, 2022
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Today, Andy Bhatti is the founder of Survivors Supporting Survivors, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and resources for survivors of childhood victimization.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Andy Bhatti is the founder of Survivors Supporting Survivors, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and resources for survivors of childhood victimization.
  • Donors like Cameron Schiffner have helped survivors receive the support they need to overcome abuse and begin healing from their trauma.
  • The organization was founded in 2014 to raise funds for victims of abuse and agencies across Canada that provide services for victims.
  • Survivors Supporting Survivors believes that anybody can overcome childhood trauma and abuse with the right support and professional help.