Category: Keep Your Money Safe

In today’s digital landscape, it’s easy to overlook the risks associated with traditional paper checks. However, check fraud remains a prevalent threat. In fact, check fraud has almost doubled since 2021 despite the use of checks declining by 25%¹. Awareness is key to protecting your finances and mitigating the risks before fraud begins. To do so, here are nine practical tips to help you safeguard against check fraud and keep your funds secure.

Buyers and sellers can both be targeted in online marketplace scams. View this short video to learn about scam tactics and how to protect yourself.

Criminals use a wide range of Medicare scams to steal your personal information. Learn how Medicare scams work and how to stay protected. If you’re one of 64 million Americans eligible for Medicare, you may be targeted by criminals for your personal information and Medicare benefits. The Federal Trade Commission receives almost a million reports about impersonation scammers annually — including…

You’re selling a car online and someone asks you to get a car history report from a specific site, If it’s one you’ve never heard of – think twice. It might be a scam.

When a scammer targets your bank account, you could be at risk of losing your entire savings.

There’s nothing wrong with looking for a good deal on a rental car – as long as the company you’re renting from is legitimate.

Learn the signs of phony mortgage relief scams and how to get REAL help.

Do you have a long list of home improvement projects? Maybe it’s fixing the roof, painting the exterior, getting new siding – or even adding a room. Your home is your most valuable asset, so finding a qualified professional who can do a good job at a fair price is important. Unfortunately, you may find scammers out there who will promise to do the work but end up damaging your home and your wallet. How can you tell a trustworthy contractor from a con artist?

Making Crime Pay. Imposter scams have swindled thousands of Americans out of billions of dollars.

ATMs are convenient, fast, and easy to use. By following a few steps, you can enjoy their advantages while staying safe.