tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8403134573945643292024-02-21T01:28:29.117-08:00International Background Check & Private InvestigatorsGlobal investigation coverage and scam prevention from experienced private detectives.A. Hathaway, VP Global Investigation Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06694992027196865686noreply@blogger.comBlogger177125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840313457394564329.post-26515072703488874962017-10-06T07:30:00.001-07:002017-10-06T08:10:54.611-07:00Wymoo Reviews and Private Investigator Services Compared<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The most important step in hiring a reputable private investigator is to make sure you check references and do some research online to get an idea that you are choosing the best option in the market. In this post, we are reviewing one of the top international private investigation firms and comparing their services to other competitors so you can have a better idea of what the industry offers.<br />
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For domestic cases involving a person or subject or investigation (organization or company) near you in your local state, city or province, your best bet is to get 3 or 4 quotes from local and licensed investigators in your area and compare pricing, client service and options. <b> For international cases, this is an entirely different service and requires a whole different set of questions.</b><br />
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Wymoo International is an international investigation firm based in Florida, with investigators on the ground in more than 100 countries. It is not a public records or database search website; it is an actual investigation firm with highly trained investigators who actually investigate. Since the company's beginnings in 2006, it has become a major brand in the investigation industry, focusing on international background check investigations, international due diligence and surveillance.<br />
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When should you consider Wymoo® as an option?<br />
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With over a decade in the industry, a solid reputation and an <a href="https://www.bbb.org/north-east-florida/business-reviews/investigators/wymoo-international-llc-in-jacksonville-fl-132500541/" target="_blank">A+ Rating from the Better Business Bureau</a>, many choose Wymoo International based on the fact they know it is a brand you can trust for international private investigation services. If you are needing a local investigation in the United States, then you might want to look for local licensed PI. Wymoo is the option for most individuals and companies needing background checks or professional investigations outside the U.S.<br />
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Understanding the service you need<br />
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Just need to check criminal records in the U.S.? Then you don't need an investigation. Think a "background check" is just searching for criminal and court records? Then you don't need an investigation, and you're probably not mitigating your risk. Need to verify an applicant, business partner, personal situation, investment or company in another country is who he or she claims to stay safe? Then you need a professional investigation company with expert investigators in the country or countries where you need them for a real <a href="http://www.wymoo.com/services/background-checks/" target="_blank">international background check investigation</a> or complete international due diligence. <b> If you or your company is serious about lowering your risk and verifying a person or company, then a public records or database search can't help.</b><br />
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For starters, it is important to understand that people search sites are not compare to private investigator services. Many people turn to services like Spokeo to verify someone they met online or even an employment candidate. There is no comparing an investigation firm to sites like Spokeo, Hireright or Intelius, because they do not offer real investigations.<br />
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Background check investigations compared<br />
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When comparing background check investigations, Wymoo International stood out as the company with the most comprehensive and thorough investigations, with <a href="https://www.bbb.org/north-east-florida/business-reviews/investigators/wymoo-international-llc-in-jacksonville-fl-132500541/reviews-and-complaints" target="_blank">many positive reviews</a>. Wymoo built its reputation and company on hiring the best investigators in over 100 countries, and then putting a serious focus on client service. The result has been a significant gain in market share.<br />
When someone hires Wymoo® to investigate a person or entity, the client is assigned to a lead investigator who manages the case from start to finish, and also manages the team or investigator on the ground gathering local evidence. <b> These local investigators in over 100 countries speak the language and have access to local records, and they are your eyes and ears on the ground.</b> We also noted that the company website is <a href="https://www.mcafeesecure.com/verify?host=www.wymoo.com" target="_blank">verified by McAfee</a> to keep data secure.<br />
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Clients should expect to pay a realistic price, and we found pricing at Wymoo was comparable to hiring a private investigator directly in each of the countries where the firm operates. Services from most private investigators start around $400 to $500 and much higher, depending on your needs. Database and public records searches cost as little as $15, because there is no investigation and no real verification. You get what you pay for. <b> Prudent clients know that checking criminal records is not an investigation and not real risk mitigation; it does not verify a person.</b><br />
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Most criminal do not even have criminal records, and databases are often non-existent in developing countries. A Wymoo spokesperson said they will even beat any competitor's pricing for the exact same service, so be sure to ask investigators a lot of questions before buying.<br />
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Customer service compared<br />
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During our sampling of investigation and background check options in the market, we were impressed by Wymoo's quick response time to phone calls and emails, and it was clear we were dealing with professionals who knew their business. Other options often took at least a day to get a response, which were usually generic rather than responding to our specific situation and needs.<br />
If you just need to do the minimum and you're looking for the cheapest option available, then Wymoo International is not for you. If you need real evidence and you're serious about lowering your risk and verifying a person or company overseas, Wymoo remains the top choice.<br />
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A. Hathaway, VP Global Investigation Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06694992027196865686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840313457394564329.post-30042532472031358972013-12-09T12:22:00.001-08:002013-12-16T15:12:51.458-08:00Hackers New Favorite Target: Online Dating Sites<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpOGY81t7vEDq1_xA9c5AdN-zC9o94v4zD0sAVKuolrd9z9WJGFaQAVpxSAnyQkzrtAVOZMUyvGKPTa_YLiHqmTvO3i5_GWDs7YjRU3VcABdtc64FdbgimL-rEFnl7A94yWSjTPEZKuqU/s1600/online+privacy.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">Many people are wondering what´s going on with hackers and online dating sites lately. It suddenly seems like things are shifting, and banks or government websites are no longer interesting hacking targets. <a href="http://www.thestar.com.my/Tech/Tech-Opinion/2013/12/04/Hack-of-online-dating-site-Cupid-Media-exposes-42-million-plaintext-passwords.aspx" rel="nofollow">Attacking online dating sites</a> is the new trend. And, there´s a reason for that.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">First of all, we would have to start by saying that people´s personal data is nowadays more valuable than credit card numbers. In the black market personal information like addresses, phone numbers, family names, etc are valuable. Why is that? Criminal networks have a big database of potential scamming victims, and many of them have something in common: they are users of online dating. It´s more profitable to lure someone into giving their money voluntarily –because they´re in love- than trying to steal money out of their bank account all at once. Internet criminals with experience can scam thousands of dollars each week, and the victims send them the cash voluntarily!<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">The more a fraudster knows about his victim, the easier it will be to manipulate him/her. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">The other reason is that this information can also be used to create fake profiles, using real people´s information. Identity theft. It´s harder to discover that someone is lying to you when you can check online that this person really exists, that he lives where he says he does, and has a daughter with that name. Sound tricky? It is. Thanks to people who share too much online, criminals can now take a real profile of a real person, and assume a real identity. In Asia, for example it often takes a <a href="http://www.philippinepi.com/" rel="nofollow">Philippines private investigator</a> to uncover the truth, and by that time, it could be too late.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">These 2 facts have boosted the prices that criminals are willing to pay for the personal data of people, and of course this has led to hackers attacking the online dating sites. What is worse is that the security of most of these dating websites is very poor. Banks invest a lot of money in making secure websites, because they know they are a target and there will always be hackers trying to access people´s accounts. But, online dating sites don´t feel the same about security. Since they don´t deal with money, their concept of safety is posting an article on avoiding scams, but there is little or no security regarding users' data. Some <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/US/models-15-billion-suit-match-claims-fake-profiles/story?id=20991133" rel="nofollow">websites like Match.com are being sued</a> for such security issues.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">What can you do as a user? Don´t share too much information online. Be skeptical. Try creating profiles that don´t say much about your personal information, and before giving out anything personal, make sure you verify the company, individual or website is legitimate and real.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Online scams continue to be very lucrative for fraudsters. </span><a href="http://www.theage.com.au/technology/technology-news/love-scams-sending-7m-a-month-to-west-africa-20131111-2xca3.html"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Millions of dollars from love scams</span></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> are sent every month from the U.S., U.K. and Australia to Nigeria and Ghana. West Africa is the hot zone for cyber criminals, and it is the highest risk zone in the world. The problem is, <b>criminals are now exporting their activity and working with accomplices in other countries</b>, so a Nigerian scam, for example, can now take place from the U.K. or South Africa, or nearly anywhere on the globe. Most of the con artists continue to be the nice person you meet on an online date, who suddenly has financial trouble and needs help. But, some fraudsters have found that threatening can be a more effective way of getting what they want. Imagine how would you feel if you suddenly received a death threat or blackmail from someone you met online? Ever do a video chat or send a nude photo? This is the perfect blackmail, and criminals can threaten you that your entire family and co-workers will see the content if you don't pay.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">Many private investigation companies in the U.S. agree. When they receive a call or email from a new client, there's a good chance the call is pertaining to a romantic relationship. And in many of those cases, the client has been a <b>victim of romance scam or dating scam</b>, whether they realize it or not. The fact is, finding your match online is no easy task, and many people are unaware of the risk involved. if you take a look at </span><a href="http://www.datingsitesreviews.com/staticpages/index.php?page=Online-Dating-Industry-Facts-Statistics"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">online dating statistics</span></a>, surveys conducted in the <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">United States show <span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">87% of people think online dating is a good way to find a partner.<span class="apple-converted-space"> Social gatherings or dating someone from work is an option for many people, so with limited options, many try their luck online.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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There is a trendy topic in today's business world that is considered one of new and best management practices, and that business owners and executives not always understand very well. It is <a href="http://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/riskmanagement.asp" target="_blank">risk management</a>. Risk management is certainly nothing new, but it's emphasis in the business climate has never been stronger. These days, no corporation or medium sized business can live without it for long. It is the process in which companies identify their risks, assess them, take action to minimize and monitor and control the chances of having an unfortunate event occurring. It may seem simple, but the reality is that it is quite complicated because all the process depends on accurate and quality information. Obtaining the right information is not so easy.<br />
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Considering that countries like Russia, China, Malaysia, Ghana, Nigeria and Philippines have been listed as high fraud risk countries, some extra precaution won´t hurt. <b>Professional private investigators</b> do not limit their jobs to following unfaithful spouses. These days, an international investigation company can help business clients obtain the information and evidence they need to make an informed decision, and uncover pertinent information that will point out if there is any unknown risk in your operations, partner or investment that you're considering. <br />
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1. <i>Hiring.</i> Recruiting new people is always a risk regardless of the level. Discreet investigations can minimize the risk of a <a href="http://www.businessmanagementdaily.com/35921/hidden-liability-understand-the-risks-of-negligent-hiring" target="_blank">negligent-hiring</a> lawsuit when hiring internationally. A pre-employment screening will help your business minimize the risk of hiring someone that is unqualified, unethical or not who they claim to be. Making sure you have an honest candidate is the first step and one of the most important in risk management.<br />
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2. <i>Assessing your value chain.</i> Providers have a great weight when it comes to your business sustainability because they are part of your reputation. Your company is at risk when your providers decide to ignore anti-corruption and trade control laws, or international treaties on fair commerce. In a globalized world, where emerging economies like the Philippines, China and India are providing a great portion of manufactured goods and services to developed countries and clients, verifying your foreign business contacts is essential.<br />
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3. <i>Investment opportunities.</i> Reducing risk when investing overseas starts by obtaining reliable, accurate and hard to obtain information. In most cases, getting the facts you need and verifying a reputation of a person or company in a foreign country, or checking to see if a factory or office really exists, requires the support of a private investigator in that country with access to local information, who speaks the language and can verify the facts.<br />
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4. <i>Company verifications.</i> A <a href="http://www.wymoo.com/services/due-diligence/" target="_blank">company verification</a> will provide information on stock ownership, legal registration, operations, reputation, verification of the management, court and litigation history, assets, and screening the case for fraud. If you're planning to put your money in South East Asia, Africa, China, Latin America or India, or even Eastern Europe, you had better be sure the company and contact you are dealing with are legitimate.<br />
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5. <i>Mergers and acquisitions.</i> These might be the only situations in which companies are really aware of financial risk and really do their homework, but due diligence is often done in house and does not adequately identify risk and verify foreign contacts at the same level that experienced private investigators do. Think of an investigator on the ground where you need him as your eyes and ears, and a wise form of insurance to have. They can obtain independent references, photographs offices and facilities, conduct asset searches, and verify all business and legal filings, and properly screen the case for fraud.<br />
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Risk management starts with being able to obtain useful and precise information at the right time. Be safe. When considering a new investment or new partnership, contact a professional.<br />
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</span>A. Hathaway, VP Global Investigation Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06694992027196865686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840313457394564329.post-83729911449538269622013-09-13T07:01:00.002-07:002013-09-16T08:45:58.991-07:00What Women Should Know About Online Dating Scams<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdyUI4MxfM5Tl1EIHOzMruuyWjKiYZq5m4fS6WHfT7O36F3yGei-EhGLoPwrpZhardgRK1xgiN4D3YPZBphMtCV6RvWRJKpAj2ivmW6KYlYFhIW8_x6ZTRosmx5h0ONqrPvG7nVy-mbjc/s320/woman.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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When we think of romance scam victims, we usually picture senior men or women who fall for the gorgeous looks of a “supermodel”, and lose their minds –and earnings - to the dream of marrying Mr. or Ms. Perfect. Although this does happen, statistics on online dating reveal a different story. In the United States, 19 million women use the Internet to look for a romantic partner. Men use dating sites slightly more than women, but women are much more likely to fall victims of <b>online dating scams. </b><br />
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Most of the cases of scamming reported to the FBI sponsored <a href="http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/investigate/cyber" target="_blank">Internet Crime Complaint Center</a> last year come from women in their fifties, but the most surprising figure is the amount of losses: women in this age group lost an approximate of $34 million, which represents 61% of all reported losses resulting from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romance_scam" target="_blank">romance scams</a>. Keep in mind these figures are for the U.S. only, and private investigators estimate that the real losses may be 10 times this amount, due to the fact that very few victims report the crime. Sadly, most victims are too ashamed to admit or report being a scam to the authorities. Others understand there is little or nothing that can be done, so they deal with it and move on without reporting.<br />
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It is true that the FBI statistics shed some light on the growing problem with scams and fraud, but it is only the tip of the iceberg. It is also true that by reporting the crime, very little or nothing will be done by the FBI or any other government agency. The numbers simply serve as a warning to the public.<br />
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Middle aged women are the most vulnerable in the U.S., according to the statistics. In most cultures, women are raised to be very conscious about their safety. They are constantly warned of an innumerable threats that could endanger their lives. But, as time goes on, and older women become more active on the internet, the threat seems to fade away. Women feel safe inside the comfort of their homes, and don't always realize there are some experienced criminal targeting them for identity theft, romance scam or other crime. <a href="http://www.wymoo.com/services/private-investigators/" target="_blank">International investigators</a> say the risk for scams is only getting worse.<br />
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American society has seen a transformation in which women are often the breadwinners, so they have money and hence are an attractive target for online criminals seeking to target you for identity theft, romance scams and other crimes. Knowing that women are now primary targets of fraud on social networks, online dating, and other internet based crime, women need to be alert and highly skeptical when meeting people via the internet. When in doubt, a <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Conduct-an-International-Background-Check" target="_blank">background check</a> from a reputable private investigation company is a wise move, and can be a valuable tool to minimize your risk.<br />
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Internet criminals need information about you to make become their next victim or steal your identity. Private experts and law enforcement agencies warn that many online and real world crimes start by individuals sharing too much information on the internet. If a criminal can find your birth date, address, photo, employer, and interests on the internet, you might just be the perfect victim.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYpWo4nIb1MDBc_JzVPvaL4DwjzsZKPLAtLOkMO2w42N4dVupkbkqm3BqEdykAJkPrZ5W6Obqxl9nBaj-44Cn3OoN0amhUvIO7QYO0UFBq4pZ6vottf_vW_XflxaB1wPYkGH8pMNI1w_k/s1600/Maria.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;">About the Guest Author</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;">: Maria Taylor is an Investigation Analyst for Wymoo® International, a professional private investigation firm based in Florida, specializing in international background checks, private investigation and due diligence. Visit the company website at <a href="http://wymoo.com/">Wymoo.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></div> A. Hathaway, VP Global Investigation Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06694992027196865686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840313457394564329.post-46400243766085626222013-08-23T10:31:00.002-07:002013-09-16T09:00:10.970-07:00Investigators Urge Caution with Investments Scams<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgygnQU5JDMXegi4cEyPHVflWK9sbM0Uesd26ac40wz4Vw07PCg-raPTXeAkonO5-NnOUtJGnk7p3XpERG9mqpapz8dZyrdjwrDKhYxQEwUhinMP5aZ8JLT8zycUfV4ekoo-HUuE-HUF0M/s320/Cash.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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Thousands of people around the world have been victims of investment scams. Such scams can target individuals on up to corporations and the losses at the global level, annually, are staggering. An <a href="http://www.scamwatch.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/693900" target="_blank">Australian fraud authority</a> recently reported that in 2012 the losses related to this kind of reported fraud were close to $93 million dollars for individuals in Australia alone. Investigators say that only 5%, approximately, ever report the crime. And this number doesn't include companies and corporations, and this is the figure is just for Australia. When combining other countries such as the U.K., Canada and the U.S., and adding company losses, the numbers quickly get into the billions. The statistics are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to <b>scam activity</b>.<br />
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Certain types of commodities, like oil and gold, have been used as easy bait by criminals conducting fraud. However, there is a wide range of approaches that a criminal will try to sell you; from coal to properties, to stock options, to cheap suppliers. Regardless of the offer the promise, if it looks too good to be true, then it probably is. With internet criminals quickly learning the most effective methods, being skeptical alone is no longer enough.<br />
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Investment scams succeed because it looks like the real deal, the one we are supposed to get just once in our lifetime. Or, it is the perfect solution to you or your business at the right time. For international deals, it is often impossible to verify the real opportunity from the con artist or false company unless you have an investigator on the ground in that foreign country to verify the company, management, legal filings, reputation, and offices and facilities. Evidence from a <a href="http://www.wymoo.com/services/background-checks/" target="_blank">background check investigation</a> can be a valuable tool in lowering your risk.<br />
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International investigators in London and New York are reporting a significant increase in scam cases involving false companies, fake stocks, fraudulent websites, and other investment scams. The threat is increasingly coming from countries like China, Malaysia, the Philippines and Russia, although investigators urge caution and say that no country is immune from fraud.<br />
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The goal of the scammer is always financial gain, but experts say be skeptical and remember the criminal doesn't have to ask for money to steal your personal data, money or even identity. There are many ways that criminals reach their objective. According to the numbers on Statistic Brain, <a href="http://www.statisticbrain.com/identity-theft-fraud-statistics/" target="_blank">identity theft victims</a> in the U.S. alone total almost 12 million victims per year!<br />
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In other fraud cases, companies or individuals may send an initial payment or investment to a company or individual in Asia, and the money will never be seen again. The Internet is a great tool for investing but is also a perfect place for fraud to flourish. Be safe and verify.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">© 2013 A. Hathaway </span><br />
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</span> <span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Romania is known worldwide for its beautiful women and enticing culture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For many people it is where they find something that can change their lives forever - love.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Romania in recent years has emerged onto the international market like never before, thanks to online dating and social media.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While the economy has struggled to recover in Romania, many young women (and scammers) are finding a way out to a better life, and the internet makes it easy to meet foreigners.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Whether it's for business or pleasure, the demand for international private investigators is growing.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">More companies, big and small, are doing business overseas with new business contacts, new companies, unknown connections and investors, and unverified websites.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">That is where the opportunity is in many cases.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">After all, with no risk there is no reward.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Online dating and social networks have also fueled the demand for professional private investigators around the world as internet users try to verify their online romance or friend they meet online.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_a_dating_background_check" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">International background checks</span></a> are among the most sought after services provided by private investigator companies specializing in international cases. <b>International investigators</b> are those private investigation companies with offices or field investigators in multiple countries around the world, who can help you verify situations, people and businesses in other countries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">In other words, <a href="http://www.wymoo.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">international investigators</span></a> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">are the private investigator solution for cases in foreign countries, for business and person reasons.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Services include background checks, due diligence, asset searches, surveillance, criminal cases, employment screening, and others.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Once you find a reputable professional to handle your case, the rest can be easy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The trouble is how to find a good international investigator.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For clients needing due diligence on a company in China, West Africa, Russia or the Baltic region, it might not be easy to hire someone local.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are language barriers and trusting someone you've never met on the other side of the world can be difficult.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Need surveillance on a girlfriend in the Philippines or Colombia?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Who can you trust to do the job?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even a nice <a href="http://money.howstuffworks.com/private-investigator.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">private investigator</span></a> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">website isn't always a sign you can trust.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">A good start would be searching Google for 'international private investigators' or 'international background checks' or 'international due diligence'.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can also try an <a href="http://ipidirectory.investigators.us/directory.php" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">international private investigator directory</span></a> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">and contact a few of them on the list to compare quotes and options.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once you find some websites to compare, look for trust seals such as Truste, McAfee and the Better Business Bureau to be sure you're dealing with a legitimate website and company.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Check the contact us page to make sure the company has a real office and where they are located.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br />
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</div>A. Hathaway, VP Global Investigation Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06694992027196865686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840313457394564329.post-57973068582967331902013-07-18T12:50:00.002-07:002013-09-13T09:02:55.485-07:00Why Companies Need International Due Diligence<a imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhETQ1LJ0eKpi204Qk5VnNM9ZBVrr9ektXZK1jrwNtgbChx6VlyUBnOyfMh83ZH8e-oYlXMe_nW3M3E-yWWHRvSWbxxoxjihfg3q3vmQlf6Xdm9RydxFVE1hh-wyyd6yswwM9p525hWBU/s320/International+Due+Diligence.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">International due diligence is a common and leading practice for companies that operate in the international world. Globalization is now the reality, and global business requires <b>global due diligence</b> to avoid fraud and scams and costly business mistakes. In fact, it is a practice supported by the </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices, Act (FCPA), U.K. Bribery Act, and multinational agreements urge companies to know their potential international partners before engaging in business.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">Why do companies need the service?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The grass is always greener on the other side, as the saying goes. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once you enter into the other's world, however, things are not always as they seem.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To screen a company prior to a merger or prior to making payment is a wise move. According to <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Hire-an-International-Private-Investigator"><span style="color: #990000;">international investigators</span></a> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">around the globe, due diligence can prevent companies from falling into major and costly traps involving foreign partners.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>John Wallace at Wymoo International says the damage done is far too common.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>"If you're in the U.S. or Canada, and you're thinking of doing business with a new company or person in Malaysia, France, Ghana, Hong Kong, Russia or any place on the map, you need a local and trained investigator who speaks the same language to verify facilities, reputation, business filings, check references, and screen for fraud."</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">Developing countries such as India and China and the Philippines can offer great returns on investment, but the risk is high and should not be ignored.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Too many managers keep their fingers crossed and hope the deal will go through, rather than having the insurance they need.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">The most common practice these days from fake foreign companies is to approach corporations or medium to small businesses online. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Internet has benefited all the bad guys with the gift of anonymity and a fake company can look quite professional and reliable online, but there's almost no way to know for sure if you haven't been there or verified all the known information.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;"><a href="http://voices.yahoo.com/international-due-diligence-key-doing-business-8697677.html"><span style="color: #990000;">International due diligence</span></a> performed prior any important move is a first and responsible step.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Professional investigation companies with investigators on the ground where you need them can provide clear evidence, so you can make an informed business decision based on solid evidence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In a world with rising fraud and scam cases, it pays to do your homework and be safe.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Many years have passed by since Russia PI™, a U.S.-based professional private investigation firm, began conducting investigations in <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Russia and the Ukraine</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like many private investigators in the region, the company reports a steady and rising demand from global clients concerned about internet scams and fraud, and how to lower the risk.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Whether it's a corporate or individual client based in New York, Hong Kong or London, people around the world are looking to do business or have personal relationships with those in Russia, but they need to do so safely.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For this reason, the <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Conduct-an-International-Background-Check"><span style="color: #990000;">international background check</span></a> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">business has been booming.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Services by most private investigators in Moscow, Kiev and St. Petersburg include due diligence, dating background checks, surveillance, asset searches and complete background check investigations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Criminals in Russia tend to be internet savvy, and many of the world's best hackers come from Russia.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Russia is also known for beautiful women, and this combination has proven to be a dangerous one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When internet savvy criminals join forces with beautiful women, expert dating scammer and <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">romance scams</b> flourish.<a href="http://www.russiapi.com/"><span style="color: #990000;"> Russia investigators</span></a> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">work hard to make sure their clients can carry on relationships in the region, but avoid the pitfall of such online crime.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Russia and the Ukraine are high risk countries for internet fraud. Romance scams from the region remain high despite all the awareness and efforts made by law enforcement.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As internet users and people become more aware of the risk, scammers change their tactics and evolve their strategy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In short, online scams from Russia can be highly complex and even the most skeptical can be a victim.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That's why experts agree a <a href="http://www.wymoo.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">dating background check</span></a> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">is more important than ever.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Private investigators</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> with the proper training and agents on the ground locally provide an invaluable service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They speak the language, and they are your eyes and ears on the ground.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They have access to public and government records, and can verify identity, passports, documentation, education and employment, travel records, and screen your case for fraud.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">As the world becomes more connected through the internet and mobile devices, scams are starting to occur in new ways.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For companies looking to invest in Russia, business fraud and investment scams are a serious barrier to entry, and <a href="http://internationalinvestigation.wordpress.com/2012/08/10/due-diligence-helping-to-fight-investment-scams/"><span style="color: #990000;">international due diligence</span></a> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">is strongly advised.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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A Hathaway<span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTaYAfVKVZmbucm08FlZyz2yK50sLVqz1IZVNYI-OFYp1l_8mhax6hdHUJKsa3Wgu5Av7SNywGjq-ELmzv7vwc59vK0_OxO50gnUzbtf5hhX1fvq68GJktCmAtE705V_vuxmq3UlF5RGM/s1600/Copyscape.jpg" /></a></div>A. Hathaway, VP Global Investigation Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06694992027196865686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840313457394564329.post-87235638832734898762013-06-15T08:33:00.001-07:002013-09-13T09:11:08.943-07:00Nigeria Scams Still Top of the List of Internet Threats<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSD3jj0xiV6ag_Z1jgq4FzigD2l61wOkkMI68gjH4LzkeYpi_HhPFq10vJkhZ6ljBmuFBPxaJnUYnoQDCSi0TH-m9wvXVv9EhyRJD8J-DjnZ7Pk7HRHYydqsqFMPWEJ2qep-SntPau4z8/s1600/Nigeria+Scams+Still+Top.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">The so called 419 scam that originated in Nigeria may now be a thing of the past or viewed as a fool's crime by many internet users. Most internet users think they're too smart, too aware to ever be a victim of any Nigeria scam. After all, they say, they're not going to fall for some obvious Nigeria scam email. <a href="http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_a_real_international_background_check_investigation"><span style="color: #990000;">International background check</span></a> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">companies and private investigation firms agree that Nigeria criminals have evolved and the threat has only gotten worse.</span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Many crime victims today that have fallen for an internet scam or online fraud may not even be aware that the criminals are based in Nigeria.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That's right!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b>Nigerian scammers </b>have had years to practice their trade, and con artists now have criminal accomplices based in Malaysia, the U.K. and even the United States.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thanks to globalizations and uncontrolled illegal immigration, many Nigeria criminals can be operating from just down the street, in Washington DC, London or even Kuala Lumpur.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, as you're talking to Mr. or Ms. Perfect on the phone with a U.S. or U.K. phone number, you will have no idea the person is actually part of a Nigeria crime ring, or using a Skype number with a local phone number, but actually based in Nigeria.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can be hard to verify.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Reputable international investigation companies such as <a href="http://local.yahoo.com/info-48006396?brand=local"><span style="color: #990000;">Wymoo International</span></a> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">report that Nigeria criminals now assume real identities from the internet in places like Facebook or any other site.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For example, a criminal can search Facebook or the web for John Doe, who lives at 32 Walker Street in New York, and take his photo and date of birth, and even get his employment information from the internet, thanks to his company website and Facebook page.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now, when you try to verify this person by searching Google, you're convinced your internet criminal is the real thing.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Expert <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WymooInternational"><span style="color: #990000;">international investigators</span></a> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">agree with law enforcement agencies that in most cases, only a highly trained investigator with global resources can properly verify an individual met over the internet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Clients should think of the service as a form of insurance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because dating and social networking sites have no way to screen all their users, a <b>dating background check</b> is often the only reliable way for internet users to determine the truth behind the profile.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Remember that no site is totally safe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Internet criminals have access to all the same sites as you do, and sites like Facebook, Match.com and eHarmony have become popular hunting grounds for both honest people and scammers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be safe online.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Verify, and then decide.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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A Hathaway<br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">One of the largest purchases in our lives is a home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All of our hard work and efforts materialize in acquiring a property or house. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s our private space and our shelter, and we commit to have it as neat and special as a home can be.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Homeowners prepare for each season, and save money for those long wanted home improvements.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With home improvement costs so high, homeowners have to shop with caution and be very selective when spending their hard-earned money on a home improvement project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Whether it’s remodeling a kitchen or bathroom, or adding an addition to your house, these projects are a major expense.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Making matters worse, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">home improvement scams</b> and unprofessional workmanship are on the rise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a result, many choose to get a <a href="http://www.wymoo.com/services/background-checks/"><span style="color: #990000;">background check investigation</span></a> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">on their chosen company or contractor prior to making a payment.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">We expect contractors to be reliable, professional and come out to do a good job at a fair price.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But, as in all areas of the economy, some workers are not as skilled as others, and making matters worse, some are out there just to steal our money<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Law enforcement and private investigators agree that scam cases are on the rise.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In many cases, criminals will pose as licensed contractors in the area, but once payment is made, the contractor is never seen again, and the money is lost!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In other cases, the contractor does not have the training and experience as claimed, costing the homeowner serious money and serious headaches.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s important to verify!<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Wymoo International recently published a video on how to avoid these type of scams, as seen in the U.S. News and World Report article, <a href="http://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/articles/2013/04/24/how-to-spot-a-home-contractor-scam"><span style="color: #990000;">How to Spot a Home Contractor Scam</span></a>. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Wymoo® is an international private investigation firm specializing in fraud and scam prevention, and lowering risk for clients through background checks and due diligence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The video is quite helpful.</span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/VOIhFbACTFI" width="560"></iframe></span></span> </span></div><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In the U.S. the majority of victims are seniors, who are being taking advantage of these criminals who pose a risk to our communities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They use fake website and business cards, and visit homes and appear to have all the knowledge and skills to do the job.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are friendly and inviting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are con men!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Experts say it’s important to verify your contractor with your state.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ask for the contractor’s license number to verify with your state’s licensing board. Call the Better Business Bureau to see if the contractor has any history of complaints.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ask for 3 references, and contact at least two of them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When possible, get a referral for a company or contractor from a trusted neighbor or friend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lastly, search the internet for the contractor or company name for any negative history.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And never make a large upfront payment without seeing some work done.</span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Lastly, remember to not shop on price alone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s more important to have the job done right rather than save a little money and not be satisfied.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If, after all your research, you still can’t find someone you can trust, ask your local Lowes or Home Depot who they recommend.</span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Spam and viruses have been around since the beginning of the internet, but the risk online in recent years has taken a new form and reached new levels.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Marketing companies offer unbelievable promotions to email databases sold by Hotmail, Google or Facebook, and companies often sell or share your information, or even track your internet activity without your knowledge or consent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This the day and age of data, and companies and criminals will do whatever necessary to get your personal data.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is valuable information, and in the hands of a criminal, very valuable.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Governments of frequently targeted countries like the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Australia are making a significant effort on preventing crime and educating their citizens regarding <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">scams and fraud </b>risk.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, law enforcement and private investigators agree, that the risk is simply too great, and the warning signs often change.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Criminals change their tactics regularly to avoid detection, so internet users have to stay current and know what to watch out for.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The simple fact is that it’s not always possible to know if a person or company is real.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In many cases, especially international cases, it requires the skills, training and resources of a trained investigator to verify.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Romance scam cases are still high on the list of scam types, but investigators caution that fake companies, investments, and even <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOIhFbACTFI"><span style="color: #990000;">home improvement scams</span></a> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">are rising.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The simple fact is, criminals will create professional looking websites, send convincing emails, and try to get to know you on professional networking, social networking, online dating sites and even email.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Their goal is to get your information, steal your money, and leave you for the next victim.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">A. Hathaway</span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">© 2013 A. Hathaway</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAopNLPyyWVOF3doNimKtmdnespA2lRkY8XqpMQGQtxllQQNcZwOEwbj33m6AmESQKYoqgf-6qRp9TLBWlm9QAq1Pl097u0szGUj5GNNWcRgt_W2AYJyAuq8Wkr8f5rLMr89rVUYv4_sg/s1600/COPYSPACE.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Romance scam victims always ask, how could this happen to me?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many internet scam and fraud victims report that they are skeptical and educated individuals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Outsiders and those who have not been a victim often think it takes a fool to be a victim of scam or fraud.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Private investigators caution this is not the case.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact, international criminals are using more sophisticated scam and fraud techniques each month, and law enforcement and internet users are having a hard time staying current on all the warning signs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In a new twist to romance scams and online dating fraud, internet criminals are now rolling out a new scam technique that has many victims dazed and confused.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Criminals are now using real models to talk to their victims on web cam to convince the victim they are real and beautiful, and they are truly in love or need your help.</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is the most effective scam technique being used today on the internet for dating scams and fraud.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Organized crime groups in Eastern Europe and West Africa and even Malaysia and the Philippines have found it very profitable to use live girls to talk to you to gain your trust and love, and to then steal your money or information to steal your identity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The days of using fake photos taken from sites like Match.com and Facebook are slowly fading away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With billions stolen and millions of fraud victims, the old method was a gold mine, but criminals and private investigators say, the new method is even more effective and dangerous to internet users on social networking and online dating sites.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When you’re talking<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to a person on webcam, you think you’re safe.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Countries like Ghana, Nigeria, Russia, the Ukraine, Romania and the Philippines are known to use this new method in online dating scams and fraud. <a href="http://www.wymoo.com/services/dating-background-checks/"><span style="color: #990000;">Dating background checks</span></a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">by prudent private investigation firms are still the most reliable for avoiding the fraud and lowering your risk.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In most cases, victims were clients of adult content websites in which they become involved with a girl online, and with time, a relationship develops.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The scammer poses as a model or online chat mate who wants to get to know your better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He or she never asks for money or help or even your personal data until a solid communication is established and the criminals gains a part of your trust.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In some cases the criminals may ask for money or your help directly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In other cases, the crook will slowly gather information about you, later to be used to steal your identity and drain your bank accounts!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Experts warn just because you can see someone in a video on the internet, does not always mean the video is live, and it does not always mean the person in the video is who he or she claims to be.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Extra caution is advised for anyone who meets someone online.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be safe and contact a professional <a href="http://internationalinvestigation.wordpress.com/2012/04/20/international-investigators/"><span style="color: #990000;">international investigator</span></a> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">to verify and, investigate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then decide.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">In international due diligence, the search of bank records of a company or individual is often a key piece of evidence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can be invaluable information for clients seeking information on a potential business partner, investor or buyer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lawyers often seek the service as well as part of a divorce case or when trying to determine if a legal case is worth pursuing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After all, in many cases there is no need to do business with or sue someone who has no assets or bank accounts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In countries like the U.S. and Switzerland, uncovering assets is not always easy, and each country is different.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lawyers and private investigators access bank records and assets on a routine basis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With the right investigator, asset searches and bank record searches are highly accurate.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">For international businesses it is crucial to contact the right international investigators to avoid getting involved in unethical or illegal practices.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or just as bad, to pay for a search that is not complete, thorough or accurate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In some cases, unethical investigators or those with no experience or knowledge on how to conduct an asset search will take a client’s money and not even conduct the search.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Reputable and professional firm’s like Wymoo® International and Kroll can help clients know their options for both due diligence and international asset and bank searches. When considering an international bank account search on a company or individual, keep in mind you’re seeking hard to get information, so you should expect to pay a realistic price.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">In the business world, bank records searches of a third party and without a court order are hard to understand.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Private investigators and lawyers with the right contacts understand and know very well that there are legal methods to obtain bank records and asset information on nearly any company or individual.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A court order is not required unless you’re seeking physical and actual statements from the bank, such as official paper statements from a bank.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you just need to know where an individual has accounts, and how much money he or she has, then you would do well with an international bank account search by a reputable private investigation firm.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">For companies considering a buyout, sale, merger, or new partnership, it can be essential to find out if you’re new contact has the assets and financial backing as claimed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The <a href="http://www.wymoo.com/services/due-diligence/"><span style="color: #990000;">international due diligence</span></a> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">process, in most cases, is not complete with a bank account search.</span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Bank account searches are the most effective and accurate asset searches available, and they are a legitimate process for companies to minimize risk</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">. In this ever changing world where the economy is in constant turmoil, it is perhaps the only way a business can really see where a new contact, company or customer is positioned financially.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be safe and verify.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Uncovering assets is knowledge, and knowledge and information is the key to success in today’s world.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.wymoo.com/blog/asset-search-bank-records/"><span style="color: #990000;">Bank records search</span></a> <span lang="EN-US">services are available and valuable tools in international asset search.</span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Best of luck,<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Internet frauds and scams from the U.K. keep rising as the economy worsens for the European Union and the U.K.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the midst of a possible breakup of the Euro zone, bank runs, uncontrolled illegal immigration from developing countries, and other problems, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">internet crime and fraud</b> are booming.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Perhaps the U.K. has other bigger fish to fry, but many U.K. victims are demanding their government do something to put the internet criminals behind bars, and online dating and social networking sites do more to protect users.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And the risk is only getting worse.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">It takes guts, greed and certain strategic thinking to be a successful scammer. You also need to have certain expertise in internet marketing, psychology and a good source of internet access, that usually comes from internet cafés where it can be different to track your activity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The availability of internet access all over the city of London, is a great advantage to the criminal conducting online fraud and scams, with even less ways to trace their location where they operate.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.wymoo.com/countries/uk-investigators/"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"></span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://www.wymoo.com/countries/uk-investigators/"><span style="color: #990000;">UK private investigators</span></a> try to continuously raise awareness among the internet community, not only back home in Britain, but all over the world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">romance scams</b> are a growing threat in different parts of the world, targeting western countries mostly, it is important for internet users to know the warning signs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The U.K. is an interesting market as it has both sides of the story; there are romance scammers located in the U.K. and also, there are many victims. Britain is the second nation in the world, after the U.S. that is most often targeted by romance scams, and loses millions of pounds each year from internet scams.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The global loss from romance scams and fraud is in the billions!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The exact numbers are not known, as most victims never report the crime.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Some experts explain that it is the gloomy weather and somehow the busy business life of average Britons that have kept them an easy target for scammers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Scammers can operate within the U.K. or from Nigeria and Ghana, Malaysia or the Philippines, Russia and the Ukraine, South Africa, and so on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>British hearts get broke and their bank accounts drained along the way. It is no more about just getting spam mail in your inbox, but the intrusion and violation of trust and privacy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Romance scams leave victims with a big financial loss and serious emotional heartache.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://globalinvestigations.blogspot.com/2012/09/dating-background-checks-take-on.html"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"></span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://globalinvestigations.blogspot.com/2012/09/dating-background-checks-take-on.html"><span style="color: #990000;">Dating background checks</span></a> are now helping internet users stay safe in the U.K., and in fact, if the trend continues, the U.K. could see a meaningful drop in the crime.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>More British citizens are now aware of the risk, and choosing to go with a reputable private investigation firm for background check investigation and due diligence, to be sure their online contact is legit.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Best of luck,<br />
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A Hathaway<span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
© 2013 A Hathaway </span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitzGv3nYYLDWFcFF7tsa_9bdarNVuZqh6HTuMfr5L77COSDvqMR17aozDSlUwr-JbNWMNTpJCnqTNKyt8BKLg9Zcw5CrntLO08v_KLBlF18VzkpYXe1YcVvNQ1GSJKlmO6jJSjBlx8rEQ/s1600/COPYSPACE.jpg" /></a></div><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> <br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> </span>A. Hathaway, VP Global Investigation Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06694992027196865686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840313457394564329.post-52098652662212887442013-03-15T13:05:00.001-07:002013-03-15T13:05:06.908-07:00Romanian Background Checks a Wise Choice<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC20eIFDMTWJbAa5ucRWIxHuy90tVj3adpLArjaCQAkImZVapkYi4zgyVMfZVKxM12_vCXsq88Y10_oIjfOX9-Bqt_GahOLPCLTDagX-5FR4HFKZ_ha0wHUzFy6wc4Gl3lxQfzZYbi9s0/s1600/map.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:RelyOnVML/> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--> <div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Every day, more and more people around the world over becoming victims of romance scams, despite the increased knowledge and awareness of the risk.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How can this be?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I thought everyone knew about these scams?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The truth is, that even as internet users are learning more about the risks, criminals are learning even faster about what works, and how to land you as their next victim.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you use social media or online dating, you’re at risk.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When you combined all the social network and online dating site users, the result is nearly 1/7<sup>th</sup> of the world’s population is a potential victim.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Major sites like Facebook and Match.com have millions of users, but there are thousands of other sites where criminals target victims.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you’re online, you could be at risk.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.wymoo.com/countries/romania-investigators/"><span style="color: #990000;">Romania private investigators</span></a> are in a good position to see the rising risk for fraud and scams.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Romania has been one of the fast growing countries for fraud and internet scams according to international private investigators and law enforcement in Eastern Europe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A combination of tech savvy population in Romania, combined with poor economic conditions and beautiful Romanian women creates an environment ripe for fraud and romance scams.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most of these scams target victims from the U.S., Canada and the U.K., but anyone can be a victim.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In additional to scams involving romance, Romanian criminals are excelling at business and investment scams, where fake and fraudulent websites, fictitious companies and other schemes are a threat.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The growth in<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> Romania scams and fraud</b> has thus far received much response from Romania police and government officials.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The fact is, the country, like many other countries, is ill prepared to battle the growing problem.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Educating the public on how to recognize and reduce the risk has been the most effective, but criminals are still learning new and effective ways to find victims.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Romania background checks seem to be the most effective answer to minimize the risk in the country.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Scammers are professional criminals that know the “know-how” well to gain your trust and eventually get your financial gain, whether they ask for it or not.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It often takes a professional to determine if the person you’re communicating with is legitimate or fraud.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">If you’re involved in a personal relationship with a Romanian, considering during business in Romania or hiring a Romanian, it’s essential to do your due diligence and verify.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Experts say the background check is an effective risk management tool, and smart insurance to have.</span></div><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Best of luck,<br />
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A Hathaway<span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
© 2013 A Hathaway </span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxGHiqF_YO3zE0GgwMufF2MB7EN5aPKZmAW84nQJBSjiQ1QgoHxB31ML85nnkznjLAQwMT2UW0REL7DGmKwSWM1cpD7ZTAmctas9twuHhQUWJjvKpxaUlLjfw7C87E47IMqcwU5_vPQp4/s1600/COPYSPACE.jpg" /></a></div>A. Hathaway, VP Global Investigation Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06694992027196865686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840313457394564329.post-83231652537271795342013-03-02T08:49:00.001-08:002013-03-02T08:50:49.678-08:0010 Major Risks of Social Media and Networks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibCaZwosYWoA3qABChWbf6VWQtg_abZU3EpZQFnTOJczp37ccxmjnPfOqavKE1S1I2xeLuy9I-NN762Da-N4O9W7yV2-0-54sI28sTqs3mG0N2DlS7Kmb-KXo2P2lm_3Zr4EJ0c85N91I/s1600/10+Major+Risks+of+Social+Media+and+Networks.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">We hear a lot about social media and social networks these days. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The benefits are well known.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They make meeting and connecting with new people easy, and they facilitate easy communication between groups of friends and professional contacts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But, what about the risk?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many users aren’t even aware of there being any risk.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact, this seems to be precisely what makes social media and networks the hunting ground of criminals. <a href="http://www.wymoo.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">International investigators</span></a> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">say it’s important for subscribers to know the risk, and to take appropriate precaution.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">Many users share their lives and daily activity and even personal data on sites like Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and others. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We post photographs, emotional states, work promotions, vacations,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>weekend trips, relationship status, and even some post dates of birth (birthdays), and addresses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Users sometimes broadcast to the world who they are, where they live and where they work, and even what they look like, how they feel, and their current relationship status.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Never before has so much been at stake in the world of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_UX-MYsj2M"><span style="color: #990000;">privacy protection</span></a>, </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">and the issue is growing. This article will take a look at just some of the major risks of sharing too much information online.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">1.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> Identify Theft</b></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">By sharing too much information on social media, you open the doors to criminals who are actively seeking your information.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Criminals love to get their hands on personal data such as full name, address, date of birth, employer, SS#, photographs, etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keep the info offline.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 36.0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">2. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Loss of Privacy</b></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">By posting photos and information on Facebook or Twitter or other sites, users may not always know or understand that the information can easily be spread across the internet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By posting personal information on the internet, it may soon make your life an open book.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While it may not be important to you now, it could come back to haunt you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>People have a right to privacy, and a right to know who is using, selling, distributing, buying and stealing their information. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While companies like Google, Facebook and MyLife continue to profit from tracking your internet usage and selling your information, it’s important to fight back, and keep your internet profile small.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">3. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Romance Scams</b></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">Whether you’re looking for love or not, romance scams and experienced internet criminals can target you online.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even if you’re on Facebook and not looking to meet someone, a trained scammer can open up some conversation, trust and eventually your pocketbook.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keep your circle of friends and sharing to a trusted minimum, and be skeptical of new contacts.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">4. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">False Profiles</b></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">So you’ve found the perfect contact online, and want to share more or get to know the person better? <a href="http://globalinvestigations.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">International background check</span></a> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">professionals estimate that as many as 50% of all profiles on the internet are false or fraudulent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be safe, and verify with a professional private investigation firm if needed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The internet is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’ll get.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">5. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Employment Risk</b></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">More employers and companies around the world are joining the trend of violating your privacy and your rights.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many managers and human resource representatives are now searching Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin for information on you prior to, during and after your employment!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This means the crazy incident that happened over the weekend, that you shared online with “friends” could end up costing you your job!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Think before you share, and remember people are watching.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">6. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Serious Crime</b></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">It’s not all about spam and identity theft.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many cases of harassment, stalking, burglary, rape and even murder start online.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Criminals use the internet to learn more about you before they make their move.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s not uncommon for criminals to find your house on Google, find an image of your house on Google Maps, and then find out even more about you and your family on MyLife or similar site that collect, sell and distribute your personal data without your consent!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">7.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> Hacking Risk</b></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">Connecting with strangers and unknown people from around the world on social networks opens you up to hacking risk, whether through email or links and attachments.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A harmless communication with a new contact could give a criminal access to your computer and passwords.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">8.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> Viruses and Spam</b></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">Once a spammer or internet criminal has your confirmed contact information, he is likely to send you a virus or spam, and even sell your email address to other online criminals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keep communication on the social network, and be cautious about revealing your email.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">9.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> Investment Scams</b></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">Looking for investment or business opportunities on Linkedin or other social networks?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be safe and verify.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Contact a professional to verify the company or representative with an <a href="http://www.wymoo.com/services/due-diligence/"><span style="color: #990000;">international due diligence</span></a> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">or background check investigation to minimize your risk for fraud.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">10.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> Fake Job Offers</b></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">Think you’ve found the perfect job opportunity?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many scammers target users of social networks pretending to be employers with great opportunities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Their goal is to get your personal data, resume and even a payment from you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be skeptical and verify the company.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
</div><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Best of luck,<br />
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A Hathaway<span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
© 2013 A Hathaway</span></span><br />
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<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">China is a severely overpopulated country, and it’s economy is emerging stronger than ever. More and more Chinese have access to the internet, and are creating new international contacts, new business, and new global contacts and investment opportunities. Yes, China is booming! Many around the world are trying to access and profit from this exploding market. Often, investors are rushing in without doing their due diligence and research prior to making an investment.</span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;">China is known as a country with low quality products, difficult living conditions, and the cheapest labor force on the planet. Exploitation is nothing new in China, and fraud is now joining the ranks which is tarnishing China’s reputation in the global market. China fraud and scams are now growing on the internet, as Chinese criminals learn there is significant money to be made.</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Recently, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Operations Officer at Alibaba- China resigned after admitting that over 200,000 customers had been defrauded. Accordingly, the executives were not involved in any criminal act, but sales personnel and managers were allegedly involved. The executives took responsibility and resigned. This is one of thousands of examples that is more and more common in China. False companies are being registered and marketed to American investors. Fake stocks are being “traded” on Chinese exchanges. Professional looking website now bait potential victims to invest in fake companies in Shanghai and Hong Kong.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.wymoo.com/countries/china-investigators/"><span style="color: #990000;">China investigators</span></a> urge investors who are interested in China to go in knowing the risk, and to consider a professional background check investigation or due diligence to reduce the high risk here. Keeping your fingers crossed and hoping for the best can produce serious damage to your own finances or your company, and can be a dangerous game to play in China. Whether it’s an investment in gold, a potential partner company or supplier, or an online romance, investigators say it’s never been more important to take a time out, and contact a professional.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://globalinvestigations.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">International investigators</span></a> recommend guarding your personal data and not revealing any sensitive data about your company until you are certain you know who you’re dealing with. Verification services can serve as valuable tools to help you make an informed decision and avoid the China scams and fraud, which are growing by the day. So far, law enforcement in Beijing and Hong Kong has yet to make much progress in stopping this growing problem. As in other parts of the world, law enforcement is one step behind online criminals, so prevention remains the priority.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:DocumentProperties> <o:Subject>BORME - Actos inscritos</o:Subject> <o:Author>Boletín Oficial del Estado</o:Author> <o:Keywords>BORME;Actos inscritos;53;Miércoles 18 de marzo de 2009;BORME-A-2009-53-15</o:Keywords> <o:Version>12.00</o:Version> </o:DocumentProperties> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:RelyOnVML/> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--></span></div><br />
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</div>A. Hathaway, VP Global Investigation Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06694992027196865686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840313457394564329.post-82724738336076798232013-02-18T21:02:00.003-08:002013-02-18T21:02:52.646-08:00Dating Background Checks Advised in Romania<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRD3LIaNV2vYhzlruIO1cPccXs1S_5DAAeUhdCRa6PcSDrU6FbaZPPx5hpfUroU49RUekOODjbebaLgW60PgHxL3_N5p-gzz6Rws8Q07CXXa69y7g6q_INiasn3pypIAEnuficuGsTYts/s1600/Romania.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">The poor economy in Eastern Europe has led many beautiful Romanians to seek love online on major social networks and also online dating sites.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Other Romanian women choose adult web cam sites or adult online dating.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They hope to meet a foreigner who can support them, and pay their way to a better life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And, they are willing to do nearly whatever it takes to get it.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://www.wymoo.com/countries/romania-investigators/"><span style="color: #990000;">Romania investigators</span></a> confirm that in the past six months the request for investigations on women located in Bucharest and elsewhere in Romania has nearly doubled.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Clearly, not all Romanian women are scammers and many are beautiful, honest and decent women truly looking for love, or just looking to meet new people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Investigators say ignoring the risk, however, is a dangerous way to conduct relationships online, and often leads to internet users being victims.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Some scammers use fake profiles and photographs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Others show themselves on website, but lie about their true identity and situation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Still others reveal themselves entirely, but lie about their intentions, feelings and motives just to get your money or gifts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s a serious risk that can leave online dating subscribers and social networking users devastated with heartache and very serious financial loss.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Experts say it is essential to verify first rather than later.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WymooInternational"><span style="color: #990000;">International private investigators</span></a> warn that the risk for online scams and fraud, especially in the realm of internet dating and social networks continues to rise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Guard your personal information.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do not reveal your true date of birth or address until you’ve met the subject in person, or had the person verified by a reputable private investigation company and background check.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Romance scammers are professional criminals that know their ways to gain your trust and eventually your money. Investigators have seen people requesting help when it is already too late and in most cases, victims have lost a lot of money and life savings, even their homes in some cases.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Whether it’s Romania or elsewhere, take it slow on the internet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Take time to get to know the person, protect your personal data, and consider an <a href="http://internationalinvestigation.wordpress.com/2012/04/19/international-background-checks/"><span style="color: #990000;">international background check</span></a>. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Best of luck,<br />
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A. Hathaway, VP Global Investigation Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06694992027196865686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840313457394564329.post-20608746641197318042013-02-12T06:22:00.003-08:002013-02-12T06:22:31.743-08:00UK Due Diligence a Growing Business<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbbaewKKtg9xxICZQnk5oWmMuRNhqhWHsSirvLuVGbozCliunaT84oRML27u_5mKqZkaboP7cjC2jY65-pYHCnyymmCAwNGk3wQD4OTooCMgPwZQnlxsVBM_rTes5eNW8y-8MbUzyZrtQ/s1600/UK+Due+Diligence+a+Growing+Business.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">Business fraud has increased in recent years as the U.K. economy continues to struggle to get back on its feet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With business fraud and investment scams rising, small firms and corporations find themselves targeted by false offers, and criminals seeking a quick financial gain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everything from fictitious companies and investments, to complex stock offers and other fraud types are a growing problem in the U.K.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>An industry that is benefiting from the rise is <a href="http://www.wymoo.com/countries/uk-investigators/"><span style="color: #990000;">UK private investigators</span></a> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">and UK due diligence services designed to verify business deals and minimize risk.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">According to the Price Waterhouse Coopers, the amount of businesses suffering from economic crimes has been rising since 2009, targeting top executives in at least 54 countries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Out of 3,000 surveys, 84% of them are located in the U.S. or the U.K.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some even been scammed by their own employees and people of trust inside their own operations. These U.K. businesses who engage in business relationships in Eastern Europe are at an even higher risk for fraud.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">Small businesses, not only in the U.K., do not verify their employment candidates and business partners as well as they should, according to a recent report by the National Fraud Authority in London.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many companies mistakenly consider verification services a waste of money.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Reputable <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">private investigation firms</b> say due diligence and background check services are a wise insurance to have in today’s world and markets. <a href="http://www.wymoo.com/services/due-diligence/"><span style="color: #990000;">Company verification</span></a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;">,</span> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">asset searches, background checks and international due diligence is key to minimizing risk for small and large companies.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">If companies and business leaders could foresee the potential damage that one scammer or criminal can make, more CEO’s and directors of risk management departments, would consider the services well worth paying for.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Internet criminals, fraudulent and false companies, and scammers offering false investments can not only be expensive, but they can bring a company down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s not uncommon to suffer from serous losses after getting involved in a fraudulent deal, or even battle the case out for years legally in court and public.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The consequences are best to avoid.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br />
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<a href="http://www.wymoo.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">International investigations</span></a> are growing in demand for both individuals and organizations. The internet is connecting business and individuals all over the world, with international job boards, hiring and social networking sites like Facebook and Linkedin, and online dating sites like Match.com and eHarmony, and thousands of others. Companies now look abroad if there are no qualified candidates in their home country, and job seekers are looking in several countries, and going wherever the best opportunity is. Investors are looking at the global market, and putting their money to work wherever profits seem possible. All of these new relationships are complicated by national borders, long distance, internet communications, and language and cultural barriers. Wymoo® is known as a leader in verifying these international relationships. By conducting international background checks and due diligence, private investigation companies can lower the risk for clients. It's prudent verification.<br />
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<a imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7R82aeZaeUOh7lsfhWto1VPYnyVrSGAALEBo-sfrz0WZ_q9x_W6U9XbXWAzp0lBqOtzwrH-zVmV-pA03DpZcHj6Z-XSG_h-PHOywIeFgr32-zzeQV4GYrLSEtIDrxemYRp-Ax3jxJX58/s1600/2+International+Investigators.jpg" /></a><b> Because international private investigators are a relatively new field, few people seem to understand what they do, and who they are</b>. A company spokesperson from one international investigation company said that they often get requests by Human Resource managers who want a "search" or a "check" on a person or company. The response of almost any professional private investigator is, "I'm sorry, what do you need exactly?" HR and business managers think that there is some magical global database that international background check companies can simply tap into. Many consumers think that you can "check" or "search" a subject in a foreign country or countries online for less than $100 USD, and get the results in minutes. False claims being made on the internet have led to this serious misconception, and nothing could be further from the truth.<br />
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Criminal records searches are only a small part of a real background check investigation. Bin Laden himself had no criminal record. Real risk mitigation and verification requires real investigation by professional investigators. There is no magical database online for verifying people and businesses, especially in the developing countries. If you're serious about lowering your risk, and if you're serious about verifying an individual or company in another country, you will need a trained investigator on the ground who has local contacts, speaks the same language, understands the culture, and can gather the evidence you need. Anyone claiming differently is a fraud, and is attempting to verify remotely via the phone or internet. This is negligent, and shouldn't be paid for.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">Looking for love has become more complicated than ever, and scams on the internet continue to be a major risk for anyone involved in online dating or social networking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These days, it can be nearly impossible to tell who you’re dealing with online.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even as media and law enforcement work to inform internet users, internet criminals continue to develop new and hard to detect methods of stealing your money and your identity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Experts say <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">military scams</b> are among the highest growing scam type targeting victims on online dating and social networking sites.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">Recent research on romance scams revealed that one out of ten profiles on social networks and dating sites is a fake. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Investigators fear that that figure is even higher.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even individuals who are not criminals exaggerate their identity, or even create false data to protect their identity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In other cases, victims simply don’t realize the risk of sharing everything online for the world to see.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Criminals are increasingly targeting victims online with scams and much more serious crime.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Police departments around the country say many burglary, assault, rape and even homicide cases start with online research or stalking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Criminals can get your information from Facebook and then find your address and image of your home on the internet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The risk is high, and the violation of privacy is a major concern to <a href="https://plus.google.com/100344088388225937844/about"><span style="color: #990000;">international investigators</span></a> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">who investigate these cases.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">Military scams are a growing problem and a booming business for scammers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Victims around the world trust people in the military, so by using the alias of a soldier, victims are more likely to take the bait and trust the criminal behind the scam. This can result in a higher “success” rates for the scammer who can be located anywhere in the world, such as Romania, Russia, Ukraine, West Africa, Philippines or Malaysia.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Countries like Nigeria and Ghana now have criminal accomplices working in Europe and developed countries like Canada.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Law enforcement is struggling to keep up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Making matters worse, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">romance scam</b> victims often learn there is little that can be done, and even when reporting to the FBI, Interpol or local police, agencies rarely investigate.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;"><a href="http://www.wymoo.com/services/dating-background-checks/"><span style="color: #990000;">Dating background checks</span></a> by professional investigation firms offer trusted solutions for internet users around the world, and more people are turning to reputable private investigators to verify their online contacts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a form of insurance that can keep you safe, say investigators and fraud experts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By having your online contact verified, you reduce your risk for romance scams, identity theft and more serious crime.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can give you peace of mind and keep you safe.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-MX;">Try to keep conversation through messages and emails on the social media sites and online dating sites, rather than using your own email.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Take your time and watch out for red flags.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you meet Mr. or Ms. Perfect online, and he’s currently overseas in the military, be skeptical.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br />
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Being a victim of scam or fraud on the internet is a horrible experience. It can take a major emotional and financial toll on you and your loved ones, and can be completely devastating. Making matters worse, many victims find that law enforcement is unable or unwilling to assist in these cases, where criminals often reside and operate overseas in developing countries. Even when the evidence is clear, it can be hard to go after criminals and recover losses.<br />
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Among the global victims, the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Australia lose the most. Annual losses in these countries are in the hundreds of millions of dollars. Experts say that even though internet users have become more educated and skeptical about meeting people online, criminals continue to stay ahead of the curve, and by using new techniques and methods, scams are rising.<br />
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International investigators urge internet users to be skeptical, and guard your personal information such as full name, address, date of birth, and so on. Never share ID numbers or credit card numbers with individuals you have never met in person, and if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Although scams are evolving, the request for money is always the traditional and most important red flag. Be very skeptical of anyone who claims to be in trouble, danger or in a bad situation that requires your help and your money. Be extra careful when communicating with companies or individuals in high risk countries, such as Nigeria or Ghana in West Africa; Russia, Romania or the Ukraine in Eastern Europe; Philippines or Malaysia in Southeast Asia; and Colombia in Latin America. Ignoring the risk online can lead to major real world problems.<br />
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To lower your risk, investigators advise <a href="http://www.wymoo.com/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">background check investigations</span></a> to determine if the person is real or a scammer. Professional investigators can verify a person’s identity and background.<br />
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<b>Below are some tips to avoid romance scams and internet fraud. </b><br />
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1. <i>Keep personal data to yourself. </i>Scammers rely on the confidence they get from you to have you provide them with information such as full name, date of birth or any other data to use against you, whether to scam you or blackmail you. Share less!<br />
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2. <i>Google it! </i>A good start can be searching the subject’s name and email address on Google. It may not tell you much, but it is worth checking to see if someone else has commented on the person. Sometimes, a quick internet search can reveal past fraud cases.<br />
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3. <i>Use paid online dating sites only. </i>While major sites like Match.com and eHarmony are not immune from fraud, by any stretch of the imagination, they do have a slightly higher level of protection than some of the other free sites, so it’s worth considering.<br />
4. Stay on the dating site. Many criminals soon after meeting you want you to stop communicating through the dating site or social network site like Facebook. They want to email you directly and call you directly. Keep the barriers between you in place to keep you safe, and use secure emails provided by Match.com and Facebook and others.<br />
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5. <i>Don’t open attachments from strangers. </i>Some criminals now send attachments to their chat mates which can install viruses on your computer to steal your passwords and even your identity. If you don’t know the person well, avoid opening email attachments.<br />
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6. <i>Be skeptical of soldier stories. </i>Military scams are up sharply, so if you are communicating with a soldier who claims to be in Iraq or Afghanistan, for example, be skeptical!<br />
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7. <i> If it’s too good to be true, it probably is. </i>If you met Mr. or Ms. Perfect online and they fell in love with you overnight, don’t get too caught up in the story. Ask yourself if there are any red flags. If you’re not sure, contact a reputable <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WymooInternational"><span style="color: #cc0000;">international investigator</span></a> for help.<br />
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8. <i>Avoid scams with emergency or money needed. </i>If you’ve met someone online who claims to have a major emergency, traveling abroad, or needs money, this is a major red flag and you may be communicating with a criminal. Stop and consider the risks.<br />
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9. <i>Never send money to any person you’ve never met. No excuses. </i><br />
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</i> 10. <i>Consult a professional. </i>International private investigators and professional background check investigations can verify individuals, check identity, and screen for fraud. If you have met someone on the internet and think there is potential in the relationship, minimize your risk and contact a professional investigator for advice. A background check can save you time and money and protect you from fraud. It is wise insurance to have!<br />
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If you suspect you are dealing with a criminal or a scammer, cease contact immediately. If you think you have truly found someone, consider a <a href="http://internationalinvestigation.wordpress.com/2012/04/18/dating-background-checks/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">dating background check</span></a> to be safe.<br />
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Best of luck,<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">© 2012 A Hathaway </span><br />
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