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 […]
Watch Out for Catfishing Catfishing is when someone presents themselves online as someone else to trick people into befriending them and giving them money. They may take months to establish a friendship or an online dating relationship. Then they’ll make innocent requests, like asking for help covering a medical bill, or telling you they’re having […]
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 […]
Spam and Phishing E-mails Used Fraudulently Fraudulent e-mails adopt many different forms and are the unauthorized actions of third parties not associated with misleading brand. These e-mail messages are referred to as “phishing” or “spoofing” are becoming more common and may appear legitimate by incorporating company brands, colors, or other legal disclaimers. Help protect yourself […]