Back-to-school season can be stressful for many kids and their parents. When it comes to back-to-school shopping, many people like the convenience of purchasing these items online. However, it is important to be wary of fake websites or unusual issues with your order. If not cautious when placing orders, becoming the victim of these scams […]
When owning a small business or part of a non-profit organization, it takes a lot of time and effort to ensure it runs smoothly. However, when scammers go after your organization, it can hurt your reputation and bottom line. Stay protected by learning the signs of scams that target businesses. COMMON SCAMS TARGETING SMALL […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Delaware County Recorder of Deeds Office is now offering a free property fraud protection tool, called FraudSleuth®. The purpose of this tool is to provide Delaware County property owners with automatic alerts to help safeguard against property fraud.* What is FraudSleuth®? FraudSleuth® is a software-based monitoring tool that alerts property owners when any document—such […]
