Tag Archives: Federal Trade Commission

Fraud & Misrepresentation Landlord-Tenant

Verifying and Safeguarding a Customer’s Identity

Customers sometimes attempt to use identity fraud on a landlord or finance company. For example, last summer I attempted to rent out a condominium over the internet. I am not a realtor. I received an inquiry from “Ed” on behalf of his friend. At the showing, I was surprised to meet not only Ed and his […]

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Fraud & Misrepresentation

Protecting a Business from Identity Fraud

On February 28, 2012, Brandon Lee Price was charged with wire fraud in connection with his unauthorized use of Microsoft founder Paul Allen’s debit card. Price is a U.S. Army deserter who used Allen’s debit card to attempt over $15,000.00 in transactions.  He obtained the card by calling Allen’s bank and changing the address and […]

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