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Be on the Lookout for Online Back-To-School Shopping Scams

August 24, 2022

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 […]

Protect Your Small Business From Scams

August 1, 2022

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 […]

Cryptocurrency Scams

June 7, 2022

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 […]

P2P/Zelle Scams – How They Work

April 25, 2022

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 […]

‘SIM Swap’ Scams on the Rise

February 16, 2022

The F.B.I. has issued a warning about the growing number of “SIM swap” scams that essentially steal someone’s cellphone number to hack their personal data. In 2021 alone, the FBI received 1,611 SIM-swapping complaints, with adjusted losses totaling more than $68 million.* A “SIM swap” scam occurs when a criminal acquires a mobile phone’s SIM […]

Romance Scams Continue to Rise

February 14, 2022

Love happens year-round, not only on Valentine’s Day. Unfortunately, romance scams are the same. In 2021, it was reported that $547 million were sent to online romance scammers last year. While many say they were contacted on a dating app, a third of those who lost money from romance scammers were through unexpected private messages […]