Scams & Cyber Alerts

gift card scams

Gift Card Scams – Don’t Let Scammers Steal Your Holiday Cheer

Gift cards are a favorite holiday gift, but they’re also a favorite tool for scammers....
romance scam

Romance Fraud: A Costly Love Affair

When it comes to scams, few are as emotionally devastating and financially ruinous as romance...
Cyber Scams Targeting Kids

Cyber Scams Targeting Kids: What Every Parent Should Know

With kids spending more time online, they are increasingly exposed to scams designed to catch...
investment scams

Assessing Your Risk: Are You Vulnerable to Investment Scams?

Investment scams are nothing new but there are some tools that you can use to...
identity theft

Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft: An Overview of Common Threats and Prevention

*subscriber exclusive* In this article, we explore the growing threat of identity theft, with over...
Vulnerability to Scams

Your Vulnerability to Scams Increases When You’re Desperate

In times of crisis or desperation, we often become more susceptible to scams and fraudulent...
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The Devil You Know: When Elder Abuse Hits Close to Home

We've all heard the horror stories of elderly individuals falling prey to elaborate phone scams...
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Securing Your STUFF When you Travel

When we travel, we are often at increased risks on two fronts. First, we may...
Social Security False Reporting: An Indirect Hit

Social Security False Reporting: An Indirect Hit

Back in June, rumors starting running rampant that there would be a $600 social security...
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Having a Badge Does Not Make You Official

Phone scammers are starting to get hip to the fact that WE’RE getting hip. A...