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Archive for May, 2008

Background checks optional for schools

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

I believe that North Dakota is behind the times by not requiring background checks for their employees. While it is not mandatory, I certainly hope that each school district across the state will conduct their due diligence and use background checks as a part of the hiring process.
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Wi-Fi Security - Some Advice from the FBI

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

How do hackers grab your personal data out of thin air? Agent Peterson said one of the most common types of attack is this: a bogus but legitimate-looking Wi-Fi network with a strong signal is strategically set up in a known hot spot…and the hacker waits for nearby laptops to connect to it. At that point, your computer—and all your sensitive information, including user ID, passwords, credit card numbers, etc.—basically belongs to the hacker. The intruder can mine your computer for valuable data, direct you to phony webpages that look like ones you frequent, and record your every keystroke.

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Iowa associate judge background checks not required

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

In this very interesting article, you find out that in Iowa, you can become a judge without getting a background check conducted on yourself. If you want to work at the local store, a background check is required, but if you want to sit on the bench and judge others, you do not have to submit to a background check. I think that is a flaw in the system that led to possible fraud.

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Security Guard Background Checks

Monday, May 12th, 2008

In almost every area of business, security guards are required to have background checks. This article points out that the 50,000 + unarmed security guards who are placed in high sensitive areas are not being screened. It is the contract company’s responsibility to get their guards screened.

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ASC Suggests Caution for Albertans Investing Income Tax Refunds

Monday, May 12th, 2008

ASC Suggests Caution for Albertans Investing Income Tax Refunds Background checks should be considered when thinking about investing money that you have worked hard for. Conduct your due diligence on the individual you might give someone your hard earned money to.

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1 in 20 Nurses In Texas Have Arrest Record

Monday, May 12th, 2008

It seems the recent demand spike for nurses has resulted in nursing supervisors making $100,000+ per year. Unfortunately it turns out with the rising salaries that the number of felon nurses being hired is also on the rise. 1 in 20 in Texas to be exact.

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Man Sues Bank For Failing To Exercise Reasonable Hiring Supervision

Saturday, May 10th, 2008

A Wagoner man has sued to recover $165,000 in certificates of deposit that were embezzled by a bank employee.

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Ways To Search Public Police Records Online

Friday, May 9th, 2008

The US fares badly when it comes to compliance with the law. Statistics have demonstrated that time and again, with recent ones providing further reiteration. It seems that the more our criminal laws are refined, the more they’re put to the live test. Americans sure love a challenge, right or wrong. Fortunately, we have the means to cope. One of the pillars of that strength is our Police, and the public system to go with it.

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How to Interview and Hire a Nanny

Friday, May 9th, 2008

If you are thinking about hiring a nanny to take care of your children, it is absolutely essential for you to know in advance that he/she is trustworthy, responsible, reliable, and safe. It cannot be stressed too strongly that this requires doing a background check on your prospective candidate, and a personal interview as well. Only when all of the information you receive from both of these sources fully meets your satisfaction should you consider her to be a suitable candidate for the job. Read more…

Beware of Tax Rebate Phishing Scam

Friday, May 9th, 2008

The FBI warns consumers of recently reported spam e-mail purportedly from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) which is actually an attempt to steal consumer information. The e-mail advises the recipient that direct deposit is the fastest and easiest way to receive their economic stimulus tax rebate. The message contains a hyperlink to a fraudulent form which requests the recipient’s personally identifiable information, including bank account information. To convince consumers to reply, the e-mail warns that a failure to complete the form in a timely manner will delay the issuance of the rebate check.

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