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Valjean Financing: An Argument for Lending to Former Prisoners
11:00 am, March 15, 2012
Victor Hugo’s famous protagonist is inspiring researchers to look at how felons can get money to start businesses.
Threat of Cybercrimes Worst in D.C., Seattle
2:35 pm, February 17, 2012
A new report pinpoints the 10 worst cities in the U.S. for cybercrime, and some of America's most well-known cities top the list.
The Most Counterfeited Products
6:00 am, February 14, 2012
Counterfeiters produce knock-offs of everything from Viagra to Nike shoes. Here are some of the items that counterfeiters just love to copy.
5 Tips to Protect Your Cellphone From I.D. Theft
3:00 pm, January 09, 2012
Mobile banking is on the rise, and that means a new place for fraudsters to get at peoples’ financial data. Here’s how to stay safe.
The Most Pirated Movies of 2011
3:00 pm, December 29, 2011
In a year marked by intensifying debate over online piracy, here are the blockbusters that got torrented the most.
Shoplifting Is Up: Blame Axe, Elmo and Filet Mignon
1:00 pm, December 07, 2011
This year, one in every 11 shoppers will shoplift when opportunity strikes. Here, according to AdWeek, are some popular-yet-surprising victims of holiday theft.
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Feds Crack Down on Sellers of Fake Goods
11:00 am, November 29, 2011
Attorney General Eric Holder and Rebecca Blank, acting deputy Commerce secretary, are set to launch a campaign Tuesday at the White House to alert the public to the ...
How the Stop Online Piracy Act Could Affect You
10:58 am, November 18, 2011
A bill pending in Congress could have serious ramifications for consumers, even those who have never pirated anything.
High Court Troubled By Warrantless GPS Tracking
11:00 am, November 09, 2011
During a hearing in a case about whether the police must get a search warrant before using GPS technology to track criminal suspects, Supreme Court justices were ...
How Long Do Cell Phone Companies Track You?
11:58 am, September 30, 2011
Law enforcement agencies have the power to subpoena your cell phone records, and some carriers will hold onto your information longer than others, the ACLU discovered.
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