SBI investigates Leland’s former Asst. Town Manager Excerpts from article: Michelle Cox was hired by the Town of Leland in January, and left after about six months on the job. During that time she was the highest ranking female employee in Leland, and was assigned to investigate claims of sexual harassment filed by Officer Sherry Lewis. About the same time, …
FBI Investigates Cyberjacking
September 16, Infosecurity – (National) FBI probes over 400 cases of corporate bank account cyberjacking. The FBI is currently investigating over 400 reported cases of corporate banking account takeovers in which cybercriminals have initiated unauthorized automated clearing house (ACH) and wire transfers from U.S.-based organizations, an FBI official told a U.S. House panel the week of September 12. Through this …
Scientist Pleads Guilty to Stealing Secrets
September 15, The Associated Press – (International) Ind. scientist agrees to plead guilty to stealing secrets from Dow, sending to China, Germany. A former Indiana scientist has agreed to plead guilty to charges of illegally sending trade secrets worth $300 million to China and Germany. A federal judge September 15 scheduled a plea hearing for October 18. The suspect could …
Suspicious Activity and Situational Awareness
An article published on the website of National Public Radio (NPR) addressed the security programs in place at the Mall of America and the actions of security officers. The full article can be found here, and we leave it to the reader to determine if the actions of the officers were appropriate in the specific situations mentioned. The events of …
The Cost of Security
The former director of a North Carolina Central University program designed to help minority students used an unauthorized bank account to divert more than $1 million from the program over six years, according to a state audit (WRAL News Story). What can we learn from this story? It’s usually easier and cheaper for companies and organizations to be proactive rather …
Surveillance: The Art of Getting Paid for Sitting and Reporting?
When it comes to investigations and surveillance, what are you getting for your money? In recent months, we have noticed a trend of investigations managed by large companies that purport to be more efficient but may actually be less productive for their clients.
Expert: Terrorists Look to Hide Bombs in Common Items
This story was originally broadcast on WRAL and posted on their website on November 5, 2010. Raleigh, N.C. — The two mail bombs bound for Chicago that were found in printer cartridges on international flights last week have added a new twist to counter-terrorism efforts in the United States. “The smart bad guys will look at what you’re doing and …
Pre-employment Background Investigations
Why did the chicken cross the road? You know the rhetorical question and the answer: to get to the other side. But would the chicken cross a six-lane highway during rush hour traffic with his eyes closed? I think not; chickens are smarter than that. I use that old joke to illustrate the dangers and risks some companies assume if …
Think Small, Lose Big
Note: The following paragraph is an amalgamation of several recent RMA cases. Names and circumstances have been modified, combined, or altered to protect the privacy of our clients. John unlocked the front door of the office and headed straight for the break room for his second cup of the day. A plate of homemade cookies sat next to the coffee, …
Products for Sale
An employee comes to you and tells you that her uncle bought some of your company’s products at a very good price. The employee asks how he could make the purchase at less than the employee discount. That afternoon, you receive a call from the local police department. They report that some of your company’s products have been spotted at …