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RCM Investigation & Associates is a full service Investigative Firm & Loss Prevention Consultant staff with Licensed Professional & Private Investigators. In many cases, our resources enable us to initiate investigation and resolve matters quickly. We are dedicated to provide expedient quality investigation and security services to individuals, corporate and legal industry. With over 24 years of i

nvestigating experience and exposure to a wide range of investigative situations, we are extremely confident and comfortable handling all types of investigations. We believe that there is no substitute for hard work, perseverance and attention to detail and we are well aware that we are only as good as our last successful investigation. Our longstanding commitment is, and always has been, to provide all of our clients, large or small with the best possible service available and we guarantee those service to be performed in a professional and timely manner.

12/31/2021

Wishing you and your family health, happiness, and prosperity in the new year.

12/22/2021

’Tis the season for student loan scam calls

If you have a federal student loan, you probably already know that the Coronavirus emergency relief program that has paused your payments is ending. Repayments will begin again after January 31, 2022. Scammers know it, too, and are looking for ways to take advantage: they’re calling, texting, and e-mailing to try to use any confusion around restarting your student loan payments to steal your money and personal information.

If you get a call, text, e-mail, or message on social media from someone about your federal student loan, here are some things to keep in mind:

• Never pay an upfront fee. It’s illegal for companies to charge you before they help you. If you pay up front to reduce or get rid of your student loan debt, you might not get any help — or your money back. Also, remember that there’s nothing a company can do for you that you can’t do yourself for free. And you never have to pay to get help from the Department of Education.

• Never give out your Federal Student Aid ID, your Social Security number, or other personal information to anyone who contacts you. Scammers posing as student loan servicers can use this information to log into your account, change your contact information, and even divert your payments to them. Instead of giving out your FSA ID, call or contact your servicer.

• Don’t sign up for quick loan forgiveness. Scammers might say they can get rid of your loans before they know the details of your situation. Or they might promise a loan forgiveness program — that most people won’t qualify for. They might even say they’ll wipe out your loans by disputing them. But they can’t.

• Scammers use fake seals and logos to lure people in. They promise special access to repayment plans, new federal loan consolidations, or loan forgiveness programs. It’s a lie. If you have federal loans, go to the Department of Education directly at StudentAid.gov.

If a scammer contacts you, report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

12/16/2021

WISHING YOU ALL AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY A MERRY CHRISTMAS

02/13/2019

Romance Scams rank number one on total reported losses

People looking for romance are hoping to be swept off their feet, not caught up in a scam. But tens of thousands of reports in Consumer Sentinel show that a scam is what many people find. In 2018, Sentinel had more than 21,000 reports about romance scams, and people reported losing a total of $143 million – that’s more than any other consumer fraud type identified in Sentinel. These reports are rising steadily. In 2015, by comparison, people filed 8,500 Sentinel reports with dollar losses of $33 million.

Romance scammers lure people with phony online profiles, often lifting photos from the web to create attractive and convincing personas. They might make up names or assume the identities of real people. Reports indicate the scammers are active on dating apps, but also on social media sites that aren’t generally used for dating. For example, many people say the scam started with a Facebook message.
Once these fraudsters have people by the heartstrings, they say they need money, often for a medical emergency or some other misfortune. They often claim to be in the military and stationed abroad, which explains why they can’t meet in person. Pretending to need help with travel costs for a long-awaited visit is another common ruse.

Scammers can reap large rewards for time spent courting their targets. The median individual loss to a romance scam reported in 2018 was $2,600, about seven times higher than the median loss across all other fraud types. People often reported sending money repeatedly for one supposed crisis after another.

People who said they were ages 40 to 69 reported losing money to romance scams at the highest rates – more than twice the rate of people in their 20s. At the same time, people 70 and over reported the highest individual median losses at $10,000.

Among people who told us how they paid the scammer, the majority said they wired money. The next largest group said they sent money using gift and reload cards (like Moneypak), and reports of this type of payment increased in 2018. People said they mailed the cards or gave the PIN number on the back to the scammer. Con artists favor these payment methods because they can get quick cash, the transaction is largely irreversible, and they can remain anonymous.

So what can singles do to play it safe while dating online? Here are some tips to help spot bogus suitors:

• Never send money or gifts to a sweetheart you haven’t met in person.
• Talk to someone you trust about this new love interest. In the excitement about what feels like a new relationship, we can be blinded to things that don’t add up. Pay attention if your friends or family are concerned.
• Take it slowly. Ask questions and look for inconsistent answers. Try a reverse-image search of the profile pictures. If they’re associated with another name or with details that don’t match up, it’s a scam.
• Learn more at ftc.gov/imposters.

Help stop these scammers by reporting suspicious profiles or messages to the dating or social media site. Then, tell the FTC at FTC.gov/complaint.

02/24/2018

Ethereum Scammers Posing as Tech Celebrities Are Running Rampant On Twitter

Not even Ethereum's founder, Vitalik Buterin, is immune.

Scammers are tricking gullible Twitter users into sending their hard-earned ether (Ethereum’s in-house cryptocurrency) to random addresses with the empty promise of a hefty giveaway. It’s the latest chapter in the neverending saga of scammers exploiting the cryptocurrency gold rush, and the so-called Bitcoin or Ethereum FOMO, or fear of missing out on an investment.

In this case, the scammers are out in the open impersonating well-known figures in the cryptocurrency community or the tech world, such as Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin, Elon Musk, and John McAfee. The scammers often reply to tweets from the real accounts they are impersonating, in an apparent attempt to catch distracted users who might not notice that the Twitter handle is different, or that the account lacks a verified checkmark.

Read more...http://www.rcminvestigation.com/news-articles/Articles/ethereumscammersposingastechcelebritiesarerunningrampantontwitter

02/24/2018

"4-1-9" Advance Fee Fraud Letter Scam Takes on New Twist

The “4-1-9” Advance Fee Fraud (also known as the “Nigerian Letter Scam”) is now targeting a new segment of potential victims. It appears that the scammers are sending the letters to people based on their former or current occupations to try and lure them into the scam.

A Pike County, Kentucky woman reported receiving a letter from a firm called “Bill Millman & Associates” in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The letter stated they had tried to contact her in the past on behalf of their "late client" who died while traveling in the U.S. who has left her $2 million.

The letter went on to state, “Our records show that years back our late client was once a patient in an institution where you worked as a Caregiver/Nurse while he was on a business trip in the U.S. Our late client indicated that you took care of him with great compassion that propelled him to recover faster than the doctors anticipated.”

The woman is a retired Veterans Administration Hospital nurse, which is why the letter grabbed her attention. The letter citing her past job might indicate that the scammers are getting more detailed in the letters sent to people they locate through professional listings and databases, hoping to convince them to take the bait.

The U.S. Secret Service is the agency that investigates Advance Fee Fraud schemes, known internationally as "4-1-9" fraud after the section of the Nigerian penal code which addresses fraud schemes. No matter the form, the letters all seek to lure the victim into a scenario to receive the funds. The victim is convinced to transfer money to pay various “fees”, “taxes,” or even “bribes” to move money from one country to another. The victim never sees any of the cash, and any funds the victim transferred are rarely, if ever, recovered.

Tips to Avoid This Scam:
• Just throw it out: If you receive a letter from Nigeria, or any
other country, asking you to send personal or banking
information, do not reply!
• Cashier checks and money orders can be counterfeit. When a
stranger sends a check or money, consult with your bank about
the time it will take to verify the check. Wait for the funds to
clear before withdrawing money. This can be as long as two or
three weeks.
• Report it: If you or someone you know has lost money to
"4-1-9" fraud or received similar letter, report it to the U.S.
Secret Service: https://www.secretservice.gov/

02/18/2018

I just received this email (see attached photo), Don't fall for this scam.

"Phishing" Scams are currently the most popular and thus dangerous form of email fraud. They use email messages that appear to come from a legitimate company or institution, and ask you to "update" or "verify" your personal information; the scammers then use this information to commit identity theft.

When you receive an email message, please consider these points:
• Does the message ask for any personal information (password, credit cards, SSN, etc)?
• Does the message ask for sensitive information about others?
• Does the message ask you to immediately open an attachment?
• Hover your mouse over the links in the email. Does the hover-text link match what's
in the text? Do the actual links look like a site with which you would normally do
business?
• Does the "From" email address look like either someone you know, a business you
work with, or a proper IU email account?
• Click 'Reply' - Does the address in the 'To' field match the sender of the message?
• Bulk commercial solicitation: Are there lots of recipients to whom the email is
addressed?

DOs and DON'Ts to protect against email and phishing scams
• DON'T send passwords or any sensitive information over email
• DON'T click on "verify your account" or "login" links in any email
• DON'T reply to, click on links, or open attachments in spam or suspicious email
• DON'T call the number in an unsolicited email or give sensitive data to a caller
• DO report impersonated or suspect email
• DO be cautious about opening attachments, even from trusted senders
• DO install anti-virus and firewall programs
• DO check financial statements and credit reports regularly
• DO restrict who can send mail to e-mail distribution lists

02/04/2018

Scam Alert: That Facebook Quiz Might Be a Scam

We’ve all been bored one time or another and turned to social media for something entertaining to do. In doing so we’ve all most likely come across an online quiz and thought, “why not?” These online quizzes seem innocent enough. However, in taking the quiz you might be giving more away about yourself than you originally thought.

These quizzes ask seemingly silly or useless questions, but hackers can use that information to pe*****te your social accounts and gain access to your personal information or the information of your friends and family.

According to Khristian Ibarrola, of Inquirer.net “Once answered, hackers can easily hijack personal accounts and use them to lure in more victims.” The hackers will include links embedded in the quiz that can cause a security breach of your personal accounts.

Another red flag you should be aware of is if the quiz asks you to sign into a social site, give your email address, or send to several friends to gain you quiz results. “The danger in each of these scenarios is that you’re giving away even more access to a hacker,” says Olivia Smith, Communications Manager of BBBCV. “By connecting these malware links to your social accounts, the hacker is one step closer to all of the accounts of your friends too.” “They can also pose as you and send their quiz or corrupted links to your friends, who will be more likely to take a quiz or click a link coming from a friend than if it was coming from an unknown user,” added Smith.

The next time you come across a quiz think about where it’s coming from, if the website is unfamiliar to you move on.

Tips to avoid an online quiz scam:

• Be skeptical: Before you take a quiz, figure out who created it.
Is it a brand you trust?
• Adjust privacy settings: Review your social media account’s
privacy settings and be strict about what information you share.
• Remove personal details from your profile: Don’t share
information like your phone number or home address on
Facebook or other accounts.
• Don't accept friend requests from people you don’t know.

Source: Better Business Bureaus

07/18/2017

Gift Cards

Gift cards can be a convenient way to pay for purchases at retailers or restaurants, but you should be aware of their terms and conditions. Before buying or using a gift card, keep these things in mind:

• Trust - Only buy gift cards from sources you know and trust. Avoid buying gift cards from online auction sites, because they may be fake or may have been obtained fraudulently. Check the financial condition of the retailer or restaurant, as this can affect the value and ease of use of the card.
• Authorization receipt - Make sure you, or the person using the gift card, saves this and other printed material. This proves that money has been loaded onto the card.
• Where you can use the card - Store gift cards can only be used at the store where you bought it (or related stores). Other gift cards that carry the logo of a payment card network can be used wherever the brand is accepted.
• Fees - Some gift cards may include fees to buy, use, or replace the card. If you do not use the card within one year, you may be charged a monthly inactivity fee.
• Expiration dates - This information must appear on the card, and fees must be disclosed either on the card or its packaging. Money on a gift card cannot expire for at least five years from the date the card was purchased, or from the last date more money was added to the card (whichever is later).
• Lost or stolen cards - Check the rules for a lost or stolen card, including whether you will be charged a fee to replace it. Store-branded cards typically cannot be replaced.

Gift Card Problems or Complaints

If you have an issue with a gift card, contact the customer service department listed on the card. If you cannot resolve the problem, you may file a complaint with the proper authorities:

• For store gift cards, contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Or you may file a complaint with your state Attorney General.
• For gift cards issued by national banks, contact the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).
• If you believe you have been a victim of a gift card scam, file a complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).

Source: USA.gov

07/10/2017

Cyberbullying has become a major issue that bothers many parents today. With a growing number of schoolchildren and teens experiencing this problem which are highlighted on social media, they can’t help but fear for the safety of their kids online an

07/07/2017

Watch Out for "Free Wi-Fi" Scams

If you are travelling this summer and taking advantage of free Wi-Fi hotspots, double check before connecting your laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Scammers use fake Wi-Fi hotspots to steal personal information and/or gain access to your device.

How the Scam Works:

You are at a coffee shop, airport, hotel lobby, or other public place, and you want to connect to the Wi-Fi. You search for connections and find one nearby. It may be labeled something generic like "Free Public Wi-Fi." This may look harmless, but don't connect. It is really a scam!

Some fake Wi-Fi hotspots claim to be charging a small fee to use the connection. After a user connects, they are prompted to enter credit card information. Of course, this info is shared with the scammer.

In another version, a hacker inserts him or herself between your computer and the Wi-Fi connection. Everything you do online – such as make a purchase or log into an account – is now transmitted through the scammer's computer. This means they can now access any passwords, credit card information, and other data you've entered online.

Protect Yourself From a Wi-Fi Scam:

Here are some suggestions to safely use public Wi-Fi connections:

• Be sure you are using the correct Wi-Fi connection: If you are in a place that offers free Wi-Fi, verify the name of the connection before joining. Scammers often set up fake hotspots next to real ones.
• Be careful how you use public Wi-Fi: When using a hotspot to log into an account or make a purchase, be sure the site is fully encrypted (Use "https").
• Consider using a VPN: If you regularly access public Wi-Fi, use a virtual private network (VPN). VPNs encrypt traffic between your computer and the Internet, even on unsecured networks.
• Always use antivirus software and a firewall. Protect your computer (and some cell phones) by using anti-virus software and a firewall from a reputable company.
• Use good password sense: Protect yourself from hacking by using strong passwords and creating a different password for each account.

Source: Better Business Bureaus

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