Be Aware: Text Scams are on the Rise
03/01/2023
Many of us remember a world without text messaging, a world where a phone call, pager, or email was the way to contact people near or far. However, text messaging is now one of the main channels people and companies use to get in contact with you. Not only can loved ones across the globe instantly send you a message, but so can your favorite retailers and service providers. Unfortunately, it is just as easy for scammers.
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Know the Most Common Medicare Scams
02/22/2023
Medicare is a complex topic, and unfortunately, scammers take advantage of its complexity to steal your information. All Medicare recipients should be aware of the common Medicare scams and how to avoid them.
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Tech Support Scams: Scenarios to be on the Lookout For
02/15/2023
There are many reasons you may need to solicit technical support for your devices, but as always, it's important to keep your eyes open for scammers. The tech support scam is the number one scam targeting Americans sixty-five and older, and today we'll take a look at the different scenarios you might encounter as a potential victim. From these examples we can then go through how to respond.
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Watch out for Sweepstakes and Lottery Scams!
02/08/2023
Winning the lottery or a sweepstakes is a dream of many Americans. That dream can quickly turn into a nightmare if the contest is fraudulent, especially if real money was exchanged for what turns out to be a scam. In 2021, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported a 27 percent uptick in reports of fraud involving sweepstakes and lotteries - now more than ever is the time to protect yourself against falling for such a scam.
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Protect Yourselves and Loved Ones from Grandparent Scams
02/01/2023
It is always scary to think of your loved ones being in some kind of trouble or danger, especially for a grandparent who may not always be close to their grandchildren. Our instinct to hearing a loved one needs help is to act immediately, and scammers unfortunately know this. Since 2008, the Grandparent Scam has been sweeping the nation and preying on a grandparent's instinct to help their grandchild. Therefore, it is imperative that you learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from falling prey to the grandparent scam.
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