The FBI has begun warning people about a massive increase in tech support scams occurring ahead of the holiday season. If you’re the kind of person who spends any time on your computer, you need to be aware of these insidious scams and the things you should do to avoid …
Read MoreThere’s nothing more unscrupulous than a scammer preying on people who rely on Medicare. Sadly, they’re everywhere: criminals who would stoop low enough to steal from older people on fixed incomes will stop at nothing to dupe you out of your Medicare money. Here are a few tips you can …
Read MoreIf you have older family members who you don’t talk to often, check in on them and make sure they’re doing okay. Elder scams are on the rise, according to a new warning from the FBI, as criminals find new and devious ways to trick older Americans out of their …
Read MoreScammers are always looking for new and ingenious ways to trick people out of their money. One of the most popular new scams among con artists is posing as a fraud specialist with a large banking institution in order to trick unsuspecting victims into giving out their Zelle login information. …
Read MoreScammers are crafty and know how to make people hand over their hard-earned money. A new scheme making the rounds involves scammers tricking older Americans into applying for loans that don’t actually exist. Here’s what you need to know about this insidious new scheme and what you can do to …
Read MoreRecently, the White House announced plans to forgive $10,000 of federal student loan debt for each borrower making under $125,000 per year. The details of this plan are still in flux, but the government will release full instructions on how to apply for this forgiveness at a later date. For …
Read MoreIdentity theft is one of the most common and frustrating scams to fall victim to. Often, people who have their identities stolen have no idea they’ve been targeted by a crime until the damage is already done. Once someone’s identity has been stolen, it can affect them in many ways. …
Read MoreSometimes, criminals use advanced hacking techniques and cutting-edge technology to steal information from corporate server banks. Most of the time, though, they just send a phishing email and hope someone takes the bait. The vast majority of cybercriminals are pretty low-tech, it turns out. So, how can you spot phishing …
Read MoreIf you’re waiting for a package to come in the mail these days, you know it can take a long time for your order to arrive. Delays in the shipping industry have snarled supply lines and left customers frustrated with the glacial pace of shipping. Some scammers have taken this …
Read MoreThe popular payment app Zelle is very convenient for users who make lots of purchases among their peers and like to spend their money online. However, it’s also become extremely popular among scammers who like to use the platform as a way to trick people out of their hard-earned money. …
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