| When you hear the words "business theft" or "business fraud," what do you think? Read More. |
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 Business theft – it couldn't possibly happen to your business. Could it? When you hear the words "business theft" or "business fraud," what do you think of? Armed robberies of a local convenience store? Kids shoplifting? Employee theft like the embezzlement of large sums of cash? The most obvious forms of business theft aren't always the most common forms, which is why loss prevention and theft protection practices need to vary greatly from business to business, or at least industry to industry. Most small business owners mistakenly believe that their business is too small for any criminal to be bothered with stealing from them. But the truth is, small businesses are infinitely more valuable, partly because most small business owners do not take the precautions needed to protect their business information or their customers information. |
| First, to prevent identity theft, you need to follow basic security practices to physically protect your business and your customers’ personal information and other business data. Second, you need to ensure that your information systems, such as computer networks, aren’t open targets for identity theft. |
| 1. Secure your business premises with locks and alarms. |
| For merchants operating a business from home it is equally important to secure your premises. Make sure external doors have deadbolts and that exposed windows are secured with security film, bars, screens or shatter-proof glass. |
| 2. Put your business records under lock and key. |
| Store your physical business records, such as customer records and other data on paper, in locking filing cabinets – and lock the filing cabinets. |
| 3. Shred, shred, shred. |
| Business records of any kind should never just be tossed into the trash or recycling bin. Pay special attention to the mail, a favorite source for identity theft. Anything that has your name and address on it should be shredded, and that includes most bills. |
| 4. Be cautious on the phone. |
It’s easy for someone to pretend to be someone they’re not on the phone. Criminals tell authorities how easily they were able to obtain information over the phone by pretending to be someone else.
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PAYware Mobile
With PAYware Mobile and iPhone™, you can accept payments wherever your business takes you, conduct business anytime, anywhere.
You no longer need to be confined to a storefront or office. PAYware Mobile is PCI Compliant, so sensitive cardholder data is never captured by iPhone.
The PAYware Mobile card encryption sleeve is slim and fits securely to iPhone 4, 3GS, and 3G. |
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Q: If I fail a PCI Compliance scan do I have to fix all of the errors on the report?
A. You must fix those items identified on the report that have prevented you from passing the scan.
Q: If I have more than one account do I have to become PCI Complaint on all accounts?
A. Yes, if you have more than one Merchant ID you must complete an SAQ on all accounts. |
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 iPAD™ as a Credit Card Terminal?
Ever consider using your iPAD™ as a credit card terminal? Did you even know it was possible? It is possible and the trend is growing. iPADs, iPhones and Smartphones can be used as payment terminals. Using your iPAD™ as a credit card terminal is ideal for smaller businesses and contractors, especially those needing to accept payments on the go. |
| Contact NTC Texas to find out more on how you can use your iPAD™ as a terminal. |
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Tue, Mar 15, 2011, Credit Card Company American Express Joins Foursquare to Expand.
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Wed, Mar 09, 2011, HIPPA Version 5010 Credit Card Transactions Standards Coming.
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Mon, Feb 28, 2011, 5 Tips to Accelerate Patient Payments.
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Fri, Feb 18, 2011, Pick a Peck of Pickled Purveyors: Electronic Medical Records & You.
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Be Aware of WiFi Hotspot Scams
Vacationing at a resort? Waiting in the airport? Sitting in a coffee shop? It's often possible to connect to the Web through wireless networks provided by the property owner. But be careful: sometimes free "WiFi" can be a scam perpetrated by criminals hoping to steal your personal information. |
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| Located in Las Colinas, Texas, NTC Texas is a merchant service provider representing Elavon Global Acquiring Solutions throughout the United States. As a team, NTC Texas and Elavon deliver the most powerful transaction processing package in the industry with a proprietary network, fully redundant systems, 100% up time, superior customer service and a broad spectrum of products. |
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