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Fraud, forgery and identity theft

Fraud: How to avoid becoming its next victim

The facts on overdraft protection by Kathleen Waters (LAWPRO Magazine December 2009)

E&O Insurance: counterfeit cheque protection; real estate surcharge increases to $65 (LAWPRO Magazine December 2009)

Fraud: claims put pressure on premiums (LAWPRO Magazine July 2009)

Anatomy of a fraud alert (LAWPRO Magazine July 2009)

Fraud on the inside by David Debenham (LAWPRO Magazine Winter 2008/2009)

Fraud alert: LAWPRO Magazine Summer 2008 (all fraud articles)

Fraud: A growing problem affecting all lawyers; plus Not all claims are covered (LAWPRO Magazine Summer 2008)
An update on new fraud claims reported to LAWPRO, tips on how to avoid being victimized, and a review of coverage for fraud under the LAWPRO policy
Fraud: The threat from within; plus Screening new staff during the hiring process (LAWPRO Magazine Summer 2008)
Tips on internal controls to help avoid fraud by long-service employees, and information on how to screen prospective employees.
Show me the money: Funds handling and the benefits of wire transfers (LAWPRO Magazine Summer 2008)
Counterfeit cheque fraud has left lawyers wondering about funds handling options; three experts provide their advice.
Casebook: Powers of attorney and solicitors' liability (LAWPRO Magazine Summer 2008)
A review of case law involving powers of attorney.

Two new frauds: 'the suspect purchaser' and 'the fictitious divorcee' (LAWPRO Magazine Winter 2008)

Real estate fraud legislation (LAWPRO Magazine Summer 2007)

Dangerous liaisons by Caron Wishart and Debra Rolph (LAWPRO Magazine Summer 2007)

Fraud: The problem that won't go away by Caron Wishart (LAWPRO Magazine Winter 2007)

Guarding against real estate fraud by Jerry Udell, Eli Udell and Catarina Galati (LAWPRO Magazine Winter 2007)

Communication issues underlie spike in real estate claims by Caron Wishart (LAWPRO Magazine Summer 2006)

Fraud-proof your practice by Lisa Weinstein (LAWPRO Magazine Winter 2006)

Coverage for Commercial Properties (LAWPRO Magazine September 2005)

OwnerEXPRESS for current homeowners (LAWPRO Magazine September 2005)

Managing the security and privacy of electronic data in a law office booklet (2005)

Employee departure checklist by Dan Pinnington (2005)

LVTS vs. ACSS: Funds handling in an electronic environment by Kathleen Waters (LAWPRO Magazine December 2004)

How to avoid being phished by David Reid (LAWPRO Magazine December 2004)

If you do nothing else - the lucky 13 things you must do to protect you data (LAWPRO Magazine December 2004)

Is there a crook in the firm? By Susan Elliot, LSM (LAWPRO Magazine Dec. 2004)

Safeguarding certified cheques by Ian Smyth (LAWPRO Magazine Dec. 2004)

Is there coverage under LAWPRO's policy for fraud? (LAWPRO Magazine Dec. 2004)

Identity fraud: simple yet sophisticated; and warning signs of identity fraud by Sidney Troister (LAWPRO Magazine June 2004)

Can we really rely on The Land Titles Register and Land Titles Assurance Fund? by Sidney Troister (LAWPRO Magazine June 2004)

Corporate fraud - identity theft with a difference; and warning signs of corporate identity fraud by Neil Smiley (LAWPRO Magazine June 2004)

Flip/value fraud schemes - when all that glitters is not gold; and warning signs of value frauds by Mirilyn Selznick and Robert J. Potts (LAWPRO Magazine June 2004)

Fighting Fraud: Tips for lawyers; and what to do when you suspect a fraud by Sidney Troister, Mirilyn Selznick and Robert J. Potts (LAWPRO Magazine June 2004)

Fighting Fraud: Build a better checklist (LAWPRO Magazine June 2004)

Fighting Fraud: Be wary of providing identification services (LAWPRO Magazine June 2004)

Fighting Fraud: Protect security of PSPs (LAWPRO Magazine June 2004)

Fighting Fraud: Implement internal controls (LAWPRO Magazine June 2004)

Fighting Fraud: Organizations collaborate (LAWPRO Magazine June 2004)

The toll fraud takes: A victim’s story (LAWPRO Magazine June 2004)

The toll fraud takes: A discipline counsel perspective (LAWPRO Magazine June 2004)

Fraud alert: Fraud reports on the rise (LAWPRO Magazine Spring 2004)