Protect Printed Identity Documents
The ease with which cyber criminals these days seem to be able to hack and steal credit card and personal identity information is astounding.According to the “experts” out there, doesn’t seem there’s much hope of preventing this kind of problem, only perhaps controlling it. I’m thinking about my own identity protection, and looking for ways to avoid getting scammed. If they can’t protect the data, let’s at least protect the documents that have to be sho... More
Deeds need to have higher security standards
I keep reading about deed fraud and how it is becoming more and more prevalent in today's chaotic real estate market. Everyone has access to a printer, either at home, work or school, so it makes it easy to print forged copies. Here in Philadelphia, they don't even verify the deed because of the industry's need for processing speed (see this article). It's one big mess and as a homeowner, something should be done. Any thoughts? More
System for Ebay to verify that a product is genuine goods
I think that Ebay should require sellers to fill out a certificate of authenticity form when they post a product over a certain amount of money. This would force sellers to at the very least, make a statement indicating whether or not they know a product is genuine or not AND supply a certificate of authenticity if one exists. More
Protect consumers from fake tickets from scalpers
Ever buy a fake scalped ticket and show up at your seat with someone already sitting in it? It would appear to me that ticketmaster and others could do a better job of protecting consumers. My idea is this: simply print a universal code on the ticket which could be entered over the Internet to verify the ticket is valid. Of course, it would require cooperation from the big ticket chains, but it would appear to be worth it! I'd love to hear your thoughts... More