Scam and fraud investigator Justin Ward

The way things are going eventually everyone will be able to claim that he or she was a victim of America’s fast-growing crime—identity fraud. Even the officer in charge of efforts by Oconee Sheriff’s Office to combat those who would steal someone’s personal information. Sgt. Justin Ward himself has been a victim of credit card fraud. But that doesn’t take away from his efforts to ensure others stay safe. This week Ward imparted his top 10 tips to the Walhalla Rotary Club.