Scammers
Increasing Scam Awareness – Part II – The 2026 Scam Chart
This scam chart outlines some common scams to watch for this year and offers tips to help you spot and...
Increasing Scam Awareness – Part I – Explaining Scam Basics
Scams are designed to steal money or personal information. They remain widespread, with reported losses to American consumers reaching a...
Understanding and Avoiding IRS Scam Attempts
Learn how to spot the latest tax refund scam and protect your finances. Stay informed and share this to help...
Contractor Fraud
Scams pose a global threat that necessitate heightened awareness from all individuals. The internet, advanced technologies, and emerging techniques enable...
Gas Pump Switching and Other Consumer Scams
Consumer scams involve deceptive practices designed to unlawfully trick, mislead, or take advantage of individuals. In these schemes, victims are...
Credit Card Scams – How NOT to Fall Victim
The increasing prevalence of credit card fraud means that people need to be on guard to avoid the sly tricks...
Removing Your Personal Data Online Protects Your Retirement Savings from Scams
Sponsored By: Incogni If you're enjoying your retirement years, there's something you need to know: scammers are actively hunting for...
Scam Examples
Scams are dishonest schemes involving fraud. Since they are widespread and ever-evolving, people need to be on high alert. Read...
As Gold Prices Rise, a New Scam Is Targeting Retirees
SHOW LOW, Ariz.—The coin shop owner had seen his share of hefty deals, but this call caught him off guard....
Avoiding Holiday Scams
Meaning, joy and hope abound during the holiday season, from bright Hanukkah candles to cheery decorated Christmas trees. Unfortunately, scammers...
How to Spot and Avoid Tech Support Scams
Reading a lot about scams lately? There’s a good reason why. In America alone, scammers are stealing billions of dollars...
Most Retirees Forget This Simple Step—And Scammers Count on It
Sponsored By: Incogni You’ve spent a lifetime planning for retirement, but it could be stolen within a matter of seconds....
Cryptocurrency Scams
A growing fraud Cryptocurrency scams are types of fraud whereby criminals steal money from people hoping to invest in digital...
The Background Screaming Scam
In this scam, bad actors pretend to have kidnapped someone you know. In the background you’ll hear screaming. Then, they...
Credit Card Scams
Credit cards give consumers opportunities to build credit and pay off purchases over time. Using these plastic payment cards also...
The Grandparent Scam
Every senior needs to be aware of the grandparent scam. It occurs when scammers trick grandparents into believing they are...
Relay Attacks: What They Are and How to Stay Protected
There are numerous reasons why senior citizens are frequent targets of scams. Mainly, bad actors seek to gain access to...
Protecting Yourself from Scams
Scams can happen to anyone – all ages, sexes, and races, leaving no person immune. As frequent subjects of scams,...
Romance Scams: Love in the Digital Age
In an era where technology facilitates connections between people, it gives rise to a darker phenomenon known as romance scams....
Warnings About Deepfakes
Learn what deepfakes are and why you should be wary! Warning Consumers need to be on high alert for deepfakes....
Slam the Scam
What is Slam the Scam and why is it important? Protecting one another National Slam the Scam Day is an...
Ways to Spot Social Security Scams
Why you should care Scamming is a billion-dollar industry The Federal Trade Commission reports that in 2023 alone, consumers lost...
Beware of Romance Scams
Romance scams are on the rise – what you need to know to stay protected. What are romance scams? Romance...
3 MILLION FAKE WEBSITES CREATED IN 6 MONTHS?! How to Avoid Getting SCAMMED!
Today, we're diving deep into the dangerous world of fake websites. These scams are a HUGE problem – did you...
Scam Prevention Information
Learn what scams are, why we talk about them, ways to avoid being a victim… plus how to help others!...
Phishing, Quishing, and Vishing
What are they? This article describes common fraudulent practices used by scammers. Learn the differences in terminology and ways to...
Avoiding Olympic Scams
The 2024 summer Olympics in Paris, France, is from Friday, July 26 to Sunday, August 11. While the event offers...
IRS Warns of Impersonation Scams
Scams, or unscrupulous forms of trickery, are nothing new. However, they are ever-present and increasingly becoming more sophisticated. Here’s what...
Anatomy of a Scam: Romance
Sponsored By - Travelers Finding romance can be intimidating at any age, especially true after a marriage or long-term relationship....
Student Loan Forgiveness Scams
Changes to student loan forgiveness have opened doors to scammers. Here’s what you need to know. Scammers seek victims People...
IRS Tax Scams
Read about some common IRS tax scams whereby dishonest crooks pretend to be from the IRS to scam innocent people....
The Impact of Fraud Scams: Protecting Your Personal Information
What are they? Scams are dishonest schemes whereby good people are swindled by bad actors who seek to perform fraud....
Spotting Scams
And other important things you should know! Scams are dishonest schemes whereby good people are swindled by bad actors who...
Avoid Scams During Medicare Open Enrollment – and All Year!
As the annual Medicare open enrollment period draws to a close, there are still scammers out there looking to take...
Consumer and Holiday Scams Are Going Up – Ways to Be Wise
Holiday scams are on the rise, so it’s up to consumers to beware. One latest scam involves an innocent party...
Avoid This Common Scam
Recognizing Phishing Scams: The Fake Purchase Receipt Trick There’s a common phishing scam circulating whereby scammers send emails to potential...
Seniors Are The ‘Target of Choice’ for COVID Scammers
WASHINGTON, DC, Apr 23 -- It may sound dismissive and insulting to say that the older you get the more...
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