by Dennis Beaver | business, due diligence, false advertising, fraud
November 1, 2024 • By Dennis Beaver If you enjoy going online late at night, chances are that seemingly out of nowhere, flooding your screen, ads appear that discuss ways of buying a business with little or no money down. “Most of the people behind these ads are cons,... by Dennis Beaver | business, consumer, false advertising, fraud
October 24, 2024 • By Dennis Beaver How often have you read a glowing online review–about a business, lawyer, physician, you name it, anything–believed the review, bought the product, dined in the restaurant, or hired the person, only to be disappointed? Do you know... by Dennis Beaver | communication, consumer, fraud
June 21, 2024 • By Dennis Beaver If you have owned a house or commercial property for several years, chances are that someone has recently either phoned or sent what appears to be an offer to buy it. In March of 2023, an article in The Star News of Medford, Wisconsin,... by Dennis Beaver | business, employment, fraud, tax scam, technology
April 12, 2024 • By Dennis Beaver “I manage a fulfillment center in the South that assures products ordered on e-commence websites actually reach the customer. “Frankly, I grew tired of hiring 20-somethings for office work, as most of them wasted time on their cell... by Dennis Beaver | auto insurance, fraud
December 22, 2023 • By Dennis Beaver “Bernie,” an adjuster for a major auto insurance company phoned, and described an insurance claim “that would be a great story for your column.” I had to control myself from laughing as she explained what happened. Apparently... by Dennis Beaver | doctor, fraud, lawyers
May 26, 2023 • By Dennis Beaver Today’s story will not only be of special interest to health care providers —physicians, chiropractors, physical therapists, and psychologists, who treat auto accident victims on a lien basis — but will offer suggestions on how not to...