With uncertainty at an all-time high in America, scammers are using a wide variety of tactics to victimize innocent people. One scam to watch out for is the classic “family emergency” phone call. Although this particular scam has been around for decades, it’s still very successful. Here’s what you need …
Read MoreScams are on the rise during the pandemic, as unscrupulous individuals take advantage of our fear and confusion. The most recent type of scam identified by the Federal Trade Commission involves fake contact tracing. Here’s how to keep yourself safe from the latest attempt to steal your personal information. What …
Read MoreThere’s nothing more annoying than receiving yet another unwanted call from an unknown number. From sales calls to scams and surveys, unwanted calls can be a major nuisance. Especially during an election year, it seems like these kinds of calls go into overdrive! Luckily, there are many ways to block …
Read MoreIf you’ve been scammed, you might be feeling an overwhelming sense of shame, anger, or confusion right now. You might not want to tell anyone that you’ve been duped, but the sooner you follow the steps outlined below, the better. Step One: Deal With the Financial Fallout Once you realize …
Read MoreWith the Democratic primaries in full swing, each presidential hopeful is touring the United States, promising to improve the lives of its citizens – and most importantly, asking for financial contributions. It costs crazy amounts of money to launch and maintain a presidential campaign, so candidates depend on voter funds …
Read MoreWith the 2020 tax season upon us, scammers and fraudsters are out in full force. Individuals and groups all over the world are hard at work trying to steal millions of dollars from taxpayers and the U.S. government. With the exchange of so much private information and money, tax scammers …
Read MoreMicrosoft recently announced that it will discontinue its support for Windows 7 effective on January 14, 2020. While it’s not uncommon for tech companies to move on from older operating systems, it does allow cybercriminals an opportunity to trick users into thinking they need to renew their license. Continue reading …
Read MoreAfter authorities learned that at least three victims lost thousands of dollars in a recent phone scam, police in Summit County, Utah issued a warning to local residents: Beware of phone calls in which the caller is impersonating a law enforcement officer. Missed Jury Duty Phone Scam The Summit County …
Read MoreHave you ever taken a look at your phone bill, only to have your brain explode shortly after? There’s no shame in admitting this. Phone bills are a confusing mess. In fact, most people pay their bills via auto-draft just so they don’t have to look at it. However, there …
Read MoreA scammer operating through Facebook has defrauded two Wisconsin residents for over $7,000, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department. The scammer used Facebook to encourage an older man to purchase Walmart gift cards in order to pay for “processing fees” for an AARP grant. Another scam involved a cellphone …
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