Scammers take advantage of people’s generosity and busy schedules during the holiday season to steal information and money. People over the age of 65 are especially vulnerable to being targeted because they’re more likely to own their own home, have a retirement fund and have excellent credit. To keep Grinches out of your holidays, keep […]
Unfortunately, there is no straightforward answer to this question. Whether or not your bank will refund scammed money depends on various factors — such as the bank’s policies, the type of scam, how you paid, and how quickly you reported the fraud. The good news is that there are some protections for consumers who have […]
If you’re worried about becoming a victim of debt collector scams, here’s how you can protect yourself, your bank account and your personal information: Contact your creditor Track the source of the debt by reaching out to your creditor to see if it has any information about the debt in question. If the company that […]
What Is Fraud? What Are the Risks? Fraud is a broad legal term that refers to situations where someone is intentionally dishonest in order to receive some kind of benefit from a person, business, or entity. The goal of fraud is almost always money or financial gain. But that’s not the only reason someone will […]