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  • Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the nation, accounting for as much as 25 percent of all credit card fraud loss each year. 

  • If you want to open an account at a department store or cell phone company, all you need is ID, your birth date and social security number.

  • Each year, millions of people fall victim to fraud, and the impact on their lives is financially and emotionally devastating. In fact, the FTC estimates that as many as 9 million

  • Debit cards now account for almost 60 percent of purchases made with plastic, and 90 percent of households with bank accounts have a linked debit card.

  • After work hours safety is an important responsibility that should not be overlooked. No matter the reason for working late, it is best to ensure your safety while working and before leaving the facility. Stay alert and take the proper precautions.

  • USB flash drives, or memory sticks, are data storage devices for your computer that are typically removable and rewritable. The small size of the device makes it highly portable – but also

  • Any information that is unique to your company, but isn’t public knowledge, can be considered a trade secret and, in many cases, can be protected under both state and federal law.

  • Employee theft costs U.S. companies more than $600 billion each year and “sweethearting” is responsible for nearly 35 percent of that amount.

  • Workplace stress is the harmful physical and emotional response that can happen when there is a conflict between job demands and the amount of control an employee has over meeting these demands.

  • 'Tis the season for holiday spirit, and many businesses plan holiday celebrations. Whether your party is taking place at an off-site location or in the office, here are a few tips to consider to ensure employee safety for a pleasant holiday gathering.

  • Each day, almost 3,000 laptop computers are stolen. Many of these thefts could be prevented. Here are some practical steps you can take to prevent your portable computer from becoming a police statistic.

  • Many people who wouldn’t dream of leaving their computer or phone sitting in their unlocked car think nothing of leaving those items in an unattended cubicle at work.

  • Seasonal flu can increase the occurrence of illness in the workplace and result in lost work time. Flu season typically begins when cold weather strikes and can last into spring.

  • A simplified answer to the question of why employees steal is explained by the theft triangle. According to this concept, theft occurs when three elements are present:

  • Water safety is extremely important, especially during the summer months when so many activities include water, such as swimming, diving and boating. Following these water safety tips can keep you and your family safe this summer.

  • Experts say that although people realize the dangers posed by wildfires and other natural forces, they often don't do all that is necessary to keep themselves and their possessions safe.

  • When large crowds gather outside your work environment, individuals inside may be at risk if the event spirals out of control. By preparing ahead of time for rallies,

  • A business preparedness plan should include measures to protect staff, property, data and inventory from emergencies and disasters. It is important to plan ahead

  • Bullying is something that most individuals associate with school age children. However, it also can be prevalent in the workplace. Workplace bullying is a form of workplace violence and can create an unsafe work environment for employees.

  • Office workers everywhere experience acts of workplace violence—sometimes never giving them a second thought. Hostilities such as physical and verbal assaults, threats,