The Credit Professional Fall 2015

The Credit Professional Fall 2015 Volume 26 Contents 3 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. 10 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. Additional copies of The Credit Professional are $5.00 each for members and $10.00 each for non-members. To order, contact Credit Education Resources Foundation, P. O. Box 220714, St. Louis, MO 63122. Phone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [email protected]. Web Site: www.creditprofessionals.org. Payment, by check or PayPal, must accompany order.