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ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT: A BETRAYAL OF TRUST

By Becky Wright, Standard Examiner, Aug. 30, ‘09

Victims of embezzlement are often shocked to find their money was taken by a trusted employee. “But they were so nice” is what Michael Hines regularly hears.

“If I come in heavily covered with tattoos, using foul and abusive language, I’m not going to be able to take your money,” said Hines, director of enforcement for the Utah Div. of Securities. “One characteristic normally necessary to commit this type of crime is being nice” Read more...

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