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18660
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Elder fraud is the financial exploitation of the state's older population. National statistics indicate older generations lose $40 billion per year to fraudulent electronic scams. The state's fifty and older population accounts for more than 25 percent of fraud complaints and identity thefts reportedly annually. The article reports not only on the schemes but who perpetrates these crimes.
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North Carolina Insight
(NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 23 Issue 2-3, Mar 2010,
p48-87, il
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21496
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An examination of the 1790s the fraudulent issuance of land grants during the 1780s in western North Carolina (later Tennessee) carried out by North Carolina secretary of state James Glasgow and others. The prosecution of these officials led to new legislation that resulted in the establishment of what would later become the state supreme court. Glasgow career was ended when he and two others were found guilty, fined, and jailed in June 1800.
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North Carolina Historical Review
(NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 72 Issue 3, July 1995,
p301-328, il, por, map, f
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24152
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The author discusses how some insurance companies hire investigators to collect evidence for court cases involving worker's compensation claims. Many people file false claims in the hopes of abusing the system and making money.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 30 Issue 1, January 2010,
p28-33, il
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4.A Fatal Attraction to Money by Ross, Susan Dente Independent Weekly Vol. 6 Issue 23, Dec 1-15 1988
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26996
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Guil Waddell of Chapel Hill, North Carolina pled guilty on August 29, 1988 to twenty counts of embezzlement, obtaining property under false pretenses and securities fraud. Waddell’s relentless desire for success and wealth led him to take extreme measures which ultimately led to his demise.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 6 Issue 23, Dec 1-15 1988,
p9-17, por
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27516
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Duke University and Hospital are being sued by Betty Eldreth. Eldreth received unnecessary radiation and surgery based on results from an experimental procedure that was performed without her consent. The results indicated Eldreth had cancer, but she was found to not have cancer after the surgery and radiation were complete. Evidence suggests that the experimental procedure was used improperly and this was known some at Duke who failed to stop the practice. This has caused the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations to look into allegations of fraud and conflict of interest in use of the test.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 7 Issue 7, April 6-19 1989,
p7-11
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30004
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This memorandum discusses the new worthless check law enacted by the 1979 General Assembly. The law provides that if the merchant receiving the check takes certain steps, his case can be proved much easier at trial.
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30380
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Ponzi schemes are the country’s most prevalent type of investor fraud. The essence of the Ponzi scheme is new investors pay off old investors at high rates of return, which then attracts new investors, and the cycle continues and grows until it collapses on itself or is discovered. This article discusses cases of Ponzi schemes in North Carolina and bank procedures for addressing fraud.
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30481
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The United States Department of Justice launched Operation Choke Point in 2013 to investigate banks and payment processors for consumer fraud. North Carolina member banks, who have reported banking relationships with pawn shops, firearm dealers and cigar shop accounts, have been specifically scrutinized by the federal financial regulators.
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33070
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Corporate security consultant, Dan Wilson, president of Charlotte-based Asset Protection Associates, recently investigated substantial thefts of dirt, water, diapers, and many other items. These thefts combined with other dishonest business transactions are a form of business abuse, which cause financial loss to a company. Wilson discusses how to recognize business abuse and educate employees.
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36227
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As public servants, attorneys are called to help all attain a better quality life. Barriers that lawyers can assist with overcoming are predatory lending, fraud, and consumer rights’ violation. Attesting the severity of and need to overcome these barriers are three attorneys’ success stories.
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