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The States With the Most Homes in Foreclosure

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Published on 02-15-12 08:59 AM
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-By Michael B. Sauter, Charles B. Stockdale, and Ashley C. Allen
These are the 11 states with the highest foreclosure rates.

1. Florida

2011 foreclosure rate: 11.9%
December, 2011 unemployment: 9.9% (6th highest)
Home price change (2006Q3-2011Q3): -49% (3rd largest decline)
Processing period: 135 days
Florida’s 2011 foreclosure ...
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The Biggest Cybercrime Bust - Operation Ghost Click

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scrub
Published on 11-16-11 04:18 AM
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Work At Home,

Banks,

Security Alert,

Money Mule,

Finance
International Cyber Ring That Infected Millions of Computers Dismantled

11/09/11

Six Estonian nationals have been arrested and charged with running a sophisticated Internet fraud ring that infected ...

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68 Job-Seekers Duped, Detained With Fake Tickets

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scrub
Published on 07-28-11 05:50 AM
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Banks,

Employment
The Times of India is reporting that 68 job-seekers duped, detained with fake tickets by a fly-by-night operator ...

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BBB Warns: 'Free' Vacation Certificates Come with High Pressure Sales Pitches

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ScamWatch
Published on 07-09-11 09:55 AM

Timeshare resorts, travel clubs, and other companies may notify you by mail or telephone ...

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The FBI Disrupts International Cyber Crime Rings Distributing Scareware

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scrub
Published on 06-22-11 01:11 AM
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Banks,

Security
U.S. Department of Justice
June 22, 2011

Office of Public Affairs
(202) 514-2007/TDD (202) 514-1888

WASHINGTON—Today the Department of Justice and the FBI, along with international law enforcement partners, announced the indictment of two individuals from Latvia ...

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Brits Arrest 3, Say Fraud Ring Bilked Investors

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scrub
Published on 06-06-11 11:45 AM
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Banks,

Security Alert,

Security
Police Say a Crime Ring Used Bogus Records from Wells Fargo, U.S. Bank and Other Institutions.
June 8, Minneapolis Star Tribune – (International) ...

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$500,000 Vanishes From Tsunamiravaged Bank

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scrub
Published on 03-28-11 08:31 PM
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Banks,

Security
March 22, Associated Press - (International)

The earthquake and tsunami that pulverized ...

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Philippine Named Among Major Drug Money-Laundering Countries

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scrub
Published on 03-28-11 08:21 PM
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Banks,

Finance
March 22, Philippine Daily Inquirer - (International)

The Philippines has been identified ...

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Russian Hacker Steals $10 Million

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scrub
Published on 02-09-11 11:00 PM
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Security
A 27-year old Russian hacker pleaded guilty to stealing $10 million from a former Royal Bank of Scotland division back in 2008, and ...

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