The Credit Professional
Fall 2015
Volume 26
Contents
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Fraud: Reported—Actual—
Projected—
Prevention/Protection
By Linda K. Verges, CFCI
Explore the top 10 scams used to bilk
consumers out of $1.7 billion in 2014.
Learn how technological advances are
making it easier for fraudsters to prey
on unsuspecting victims and where the
highest risk areas are. Find out what is
being done, what needs to be done and
what you can do to stop the rampant
growth of cyber fraud.
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Empowering Kansans
To Achieve Their
Financial Dreams
By Lacy Stauffacher and Alicia Marsh
Learn how Interfaith Housing Services
uses education to help people gain
knowledge needed to develop positive
financial behaviors, manage their
resources and make financial decisions.
And find out how the Hutchinson Area
Homebuyers Club helps people achieve
and sustain homeownership.
14
Integrity—The Consistency
of Choices
By Warren Martin
What is integrity and how do you
achieve it? Integrity, the author says,
is all about being consistent in making
choices about whom you are going to
be; your habits; and the opportunities
you will face. He offers advice on how
to build character through consistency.
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