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Everybody wants to be a winner, and fraudsters try to capitalize on this desire through the use of prize scams. Prize scams come in many forms, including emails, phone calls, text messages and social media.
Automatic payments are common in our everyday lives to pay for everything from mortgage bills to monthly subscriptions. It's important to monitor your account to ensure you are only paying for items that you have already authorized. Learn more about what to watch out for to avoid becoming a victim of an automatic withdraw scam.
The summer months are a popular time of year to take on new home renovation projects. It's also a time when home improvement scams are plentiful. If you are looking to renovate, it's vital to do your homework to not only hire reputable contractors, but to also educate yourself about common scams, red flags and how to stay safe during the process.
Customers of Office 365, a cloud-based suite of Microsoft products, have become the new targets of phishing emails. Fraudsters are using OAuth, also known as Open Authorization, to gain access to account information and execute these attacks.
Today's job market has shifted to include more remote and hybrid working opportunities. While this can be a convenient option, it's vital to avoid falling into the clutches of fraudsters, by ensuring that you are well versed in common work-from-home scams.
Fraudsters are becoming more and more sophisticated in an effort to divulge your personal banking information. Don’t fall victim to IRS imposter scams this tax season. Learn more about how to spot current IRS tax scams and how you can safeguard against them.
Scammers often use online and mobile technology to snare their victims. Zelle®, a popular peer-to-peer payment app, makes it easy to send money to people you know. Unfortunately, it's also a favorite tool fraudsters can use to gain trust and access bank accounts. Here's what you should know about Zelle® scams so you don't take the bait.
Zelle® is a fast, safe and easy way to send and receive money with people you trust, like your babysitter, your fellow PTA mom, your son’s soccer coach, or your coworker. Whether you just enrolled with Zelle® or have been an active user for a while, there are a few tips you should always keep in mind to ensure you are being safe when sending money.
Nasty scammers intent on stealing your holiday joy often pose as kindhearted elves. They pretend to be caring individuals who exist to fulfill holiday wishes. In reality, they only want to swipe your credit card, bank account, and other financial data for their own personal gain. Stay alert to these cold-weather scams — and fill these criminals' stockings with coal instead of your hard-earned cash.
Providing access to quality medical care and affordable housing are just two of the ways to care for an aging loved one. Shielding them from financial harm is another. Most people mistakenly assume that anonymous online scammers pose the greatest financial threat to the elderly.
