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Scourge of Internet Fraud

Internet fraud is a broad-based term that boils down to daylight robbery on the world wide web. Thieves rob strangers by manipulating their victim’s greed, their desire for bargains, and their natural curiosity. If it sounds too good to you, our advice is to do nothing. If you are unable to resist temptation offered by a stranger, then here are a few of the commonest tricks you should watch out for.

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Innovative New Ways to Find Missing Persons

Technology and our modern way of doing things have proved to be a two-edged sword, as our youth struggle to come to terms with themselves, and resist temptation. The internet is as good as any example of this. It has unblocked the flow of knowledge. At the same time, it has opened doors to child abuse that did not exist before. Take YouTube for example. This has become the scourge of many parents, who are no longer sure of what their children have been getting up to with their cell phone cameras. Some wish to ban it completely. Google’s answer is that would simply drive the practice underground. We have to learn to use technology wisely.

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Federal Police Tackle Child Sex Exploitation Innovatively

As acknowledged experts in private investigation Brisbane wide, we make it our business to remain in close contact with Federal Police authorities. We reviewed a report they issued recently on child grooming and procurement, and were horrified to discover how insidious this has become. While the authorities are keen to help, their hands are virtually tied in the absence of a complaint. When they do receive one, their modus operandi generally focuses on monitoring equipment such as computers, mobile phones and other devices with internet connectivity.

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How Can A Private Investigator Improve My Online Corporate Security?

Internet -related crime is on the increase, and businesses can be at risk from a number of different online threats, including hacking, identity theft, and employee fraud. Technology moves quickly, and threats are evolving to keep pace, which is why it’s important to have good corporate online security in place, and to regularly review it.

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10 Reasons a Person Might Hire a Private Investigator

There are many different reasons why people choose to engage the services of a private investigator. Whether you are based in Queensland, or in another state, a private investigator in Brisbane could help you find evidence to support or alleviate specific concerns you might have about a person or organisation; or provide valuable research and security advice for individuals and companies. Here are ten common reasons why people use private investigators.

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How Many People go Missing in Australia Every Year?

Approximately 35,000 people go missing in Australia each year, according to the Australian Federal Police (AFP). Of these, around 20,000 are under the age of 18. The majority of missing people in Australia are found within six months, but there are roughly 1,600 people who are considered long-term missing, and have been missing for more than six months.

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