Phishing is a type of online scam that targets consumers by sending an email or text message that appears to be legitimate from a well-known source. By appearing to be legitimate, the consumer ends up providing their personal information which then gains the scammer access to their email, bank, or other accounts. Scammers launch thousands […]
The IRS has compiled their annual Dirty Dozen list for more than 20 years as a way of alerting and raising awareness to taxpayers about scams and schemes. Specifically, the IRS has announced suspicious communications in all forms designed to trick, surprise, or scare someone into responding before thinking is the No. 7 on the […]
Cryptocurrency investing has become the new craze. While more people are becoming involved in crypto investing, they are also risking becoming involved in a scam. There is a lot to learn about crypto investing, and more times than not, people are jumping on the bandwagon without being fully educated. This is how scammers are able […]
With the high demand for baby formula, scammers are popping up online and tricking families into paying for overpriced formula which never arrives. Scammers are setting up fake websites or profiles on social media platforms. These include logos and images of well-known formula brands, making it seem like you are purchasing formula from official company […]
There have been reports of phone calls with the Caller ID showing as a person’s utility company. The scammer claims that the customer owes over a thousand dollars and proceeds to demand that if the customer does not pay, their service would be cut off. Because the phone number on their caller ID is the […]
Digital payment platforms are becoming the more popular, quick, and convenient way to send money. As the use of P2P apps, such as Venmo, Cash App, and Zelle, continues to rise, unfortunately, so do the scams. Fraudsters are becoming more clever with their scam tactics in order to fool victim’s into giving up their cash […]
