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April 23 – National Lost Dog Awareness Day
An up-rise in pet adoptions came during the pandemic. Unfortunately, pet theft has also risen due to criminals capitalizing on the demand for pandemic pups. In 2021 two French bulldogs (Koji and Gustav) belonging to famous singer Lady Gaga, were stolen while on a walk in Los Angeles. The dog walker was injured and hospitalized...
Go Fund Me or Go Fraud Me?
Sites like GoFundMe and Kickstarter are fund-raising sites that became popular in the last decade. They were created to give individuals a platform to raise money for practically anything (events, bills, expenses to create a new product, to buy a new TV). The platforms give a space to request funding and to gift funds to...
April 29 – National Hairball Awareness Day
National Hairball Awareness Day is every year on the last Friday in April. It promotes awareness of our cats’ health and happiness....
Cyber Criminals Are “Eggcited” About Easter
Every holiday scammers take advantage of the influx of consumers on the online market. The biggest holidays for online scams are Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Valentine’s Day, but what do you have to worry about this Easter?
Be on the lookout for:
– Unsolicited ecards that contain malicious links.
– Shipping confirmation emails that...
Fraud in Military Community Hits $267 Million in Losses
Our men and women in uniform see hardships in areas of their life including family, finances, and service. Identity theft shouldn’t be one of them, but identity theft took a heavy toll on military personnel, veterans, and their families in 2021. Fraud levels rose to unprecedented levels, $267 million in losses to a variety of...
National Women’s History; Celebrating Our Achievements Looking Forward to the Future
Influential women are examples of perseverance and accomplishments. National Women’s History Month in March encourages us to honor the women who paved paths for newer generations.
“If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman.” Margaret Thatcher
Let’s take a look at some of the most memorable women...
New Scam Uses Your Phone Number to Swindle Others
In October 2021, the FTC Consumer Information Blog drew attention to a devious new scheme, in which scammers try to create a...
Preventing Employee Theft at Car Dealerships
By the nature of their business, car dealerships can face significant losses due to employee theft. With a large volume of transactions,...
SDC’s Contribution for the New Year
SDC donated in your name!
See your name below!
The best gift is the one you give! SDC decided to take this to heart this year. Instead of sending out holiday cards, SDC has arranged a fundraiser for the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).
HSUS and affiliates provide free...
International Black Cat Awareness Month
“When black cats prowl, and pumpkins gleam, may luck be yours on Halloween”
When October rolls around, we think of...