The Seattle PI has a report on car prowls at malls while victims are inside shopping, and some advice on how to minimize your risk. Never leave anything of value in your car, and don’t assume that by throwing a coat over it you’ll disguise it. Instead, put it in the trunk.
Safeway DVD Kiosk Comes With Credit Card Skimming Device
By November 4, 2007
Crafty identity thieves attached a credit card skimming device to a DVD kiosk at a Colorado Safeway. The 2-inch skimming device was discovered only after a customer asked a Safeway employee for help after his card wouldn’t scan.
Use Rust Stickers To Make Your Stuff Seem Like Junk?
By September 22, 2007
Here’s a clever idea: Rust stickers that you can apply to your car or bike to make it seem crappy… even though it’s secretly awesome.
CellHut Can't Understand That You Didn't Order The iPhone, Thieves Did
By September 16, 2007
UPDATE: CellHut disagrees with this version of the events, writing, “Mr. Laurence has played this dirty game to cheat small businesses and to get away from a sudden price drop on the iPhone, which are sold as final sale at Cellhut.com.” They threaten various legal hijinx.
Thieves Snatch Hilton’s Mother’s Day Goodies
By May 16, 2006
Leave it to Paris Hilton to teach us the value of handmade gifts for Mother’s Day.
Depth and Breadth of ATM Scam Continues to Astound
By March 11, 2006
Would you like to see something scary?
Alert! Citibank Scandal Update: It’s Not Just Citibank…
By March 9, 2006
Here’s what’s up with the Citibank card scandal. There’s an ATM crime wave. Not just Citibank customers but anyone could be at risk.
