Last week our Blog- Spert got on my case about strong passwords, because our host server got hacked and malicious malware was put on Word Press Blogs. We had to go back and redo all our passwords- what a job that is! He reminded me about an article he wrote Strong Passwords, which of course I had to review and go back again and change more … [Read more...]
No matter if it's daylight savings time or in the middle of winter, security lights are important for safety and theft prevention. Motion sensored security lights can save money (green) just by using energy when a motion is detected. The extra advantage, when the lights go on it attracts attention, (like a car alarm) A few recommendations: From … [Read more...]
Everyday we get news of some kind of theft or vandalism in an eyecare office: When Dayton police entered an optometrist’s office Thursday morning, April 8, in the 1200 block of South Patterson Boulevard, they found it completely ransacked with files, office furniture, eye glasses and equipment strewn throughout the office. Debris littered … [Read more...]
'A former longtime employee of a Lansing Township optometry practice, who authorities say stole more than $100,000 in cash over several years, pleaded guilty Thursday to embezzlement charges and will be ordered to pay restitution.' Read the full story at Lansing State Journal 'A student dispensing optician cautioned by police for theft from her … [Read more...]
We would like to take the opportunity to tell our optical friends and readers about some recent identity theft scams. You can be a victim of this either an individual or even via your optical business. The IRS frequently reminds taxpayers to beware of identity theft scams. Two of the latest phishing scams include one offering inherited funds, … [Read more...]
Unfortunately, I have the privilege of knowing many eyecare offices that have been ripped off by employees. It is a killer, financially and emotionally devastating. The other part that is scary-I never would have suspected any of the thieves. Technically speaking, anytime an employee takes any product from your office (even a pen) it is … [Read more...]
Eyeglass thief says he has eyeglass problem (Don't you wish paying customers had the same problem?) He wears frames and looks at himself in the mirror. When he's done, he gives away high-end glasses, sells them or throws them away, according to a criminal complaint. Lowery was charged Monday with three counts of armed robbery for three … [Read more...]
Look how easy it is to steal! We did an article before on Preventing Shoplifting , as a followup, we found this video to show you how easy it is to steal. … [Read more...]
I was at the Vision Source Meeting in San Diego last week. The San Diego Vision Source group were all abuzz because apparently about 20 optometric offices in San Diego had been hit by thieves! Fortunately many offices were made aware of what to look for (African American women, Hispanic man with tat's) so at least 3 thefts was prevented. This … [Read more...]
I have just finished my taxes and the age old question always occurs, how long do you keep the taxes, what documents do you need and how to keep them safe. I also gave a list of pertinent information to a relative for safe keeping- just in case. The following documents are crucial to retain; Family birth certificates Social Security … [Read more...]
When my friend Donna told me about her first Identity Theft problems year ago (she's had two!), was sorry for her, but the problem keep going on and on. It makes me very nervous, especially in the last year the following has happened to me! I was one of the people that ID was taken from Country Wide Mortgage At work, ADP (payroll … [Read more...]
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