Publisher's Clearing House Scams
02/12/2025
When scammers impersonate legitimate businesses, government agencies, and entities, it can make it that much harder for the everyday consumer to discern what is a scam and what is real. Publisher's Clearing House (PCH) is a well-known and legitimate sweepstake; however, they are also a frequent target of impersonation scammers. Let's take a look at how you can know whether or not you are speaking with the actual business or an impersonator.
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Identity Theft Awareness Week
01/29/2025
Identity theft is a pervasive and extremely damaging problem that continues to cost people money and peace of mind. In honor of the Identity Theft Awareness Week, we will explore some basics of identity theft, some warning signs, and how to protect yourself and your loved ones.
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Data Breaches: What to Do
01/22/2025
Millions of Americans have been affected by data breaches, and no matter what information is leaked to bad actors, it can have consequences. Data breaches put consumers at risk for fraud, identity theft, and more. But what should you do? Who should you contact? What resources are available to you? Keep reading to learn all about what you should do in the event your data is stolen in a breach.
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Financial Wellness Month: Growth at Every Stage
01/15/2025
The month of January is Financial Wellness Month, and we like to celebrate by giving you helpful tips on how to improve your financial wellness. This can look different to everyone, as everyone is at a different financial stage in their lives. Let's take a look at different ways each age group can work to improve their financial wellbeing!
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Introducing: SCOFF
01/08/2025
By now, you might have seen a couple of posts on our social media about an exciting new group called SCOFF (The South-Central Ohio Fraud Forum)! This week we wanted to dive a little deeper into what SCOFF is and how it can help you.
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