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 […]
Every 14 seconds, someone becomes a victim of identity theft.1 These fraudsters can usually trigger warning signs of identity theft — and prevention is key, helping you catch the thief before you find out they inflicted thousands of dollars in damage. To help ensure you don’t pay this price, review our list of identity theft […]
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 […]
You might be able to get your money back after you’ve been scammed. What you should do, and whether you’ll get a refund, depends on what happened. If there’s an unknown payment from your account Contact your bank immediately if: there’s a payment from your bank account you don’t recognise – this is known as […]
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 […]