Scams & Cyber Alerts

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Cyber Scams Targeting Kids: What Every Parent Should Know

With kids spending more time online, they are increasingly exposed to scams designed to catch...
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Assessing Your Risk: Are You Vulnerable to Investment Scams?

Investment scams are nothing new but there are some tools that you can use to...
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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...
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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...
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Deed Fraud

In the realm of property-related crimes, deed fraud stands out as a particularly alarming trend....
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The Grandparent Scam

The grandparent scam is a cruel tactic used by fraudsters to exploit the love and...