The world is full of businesses that generate a lot of money but where there is money, there will be scammers to try to cheat you of your dollars. We Read more
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Scammers love the holidays — 6 ways to protect yourself and your family from cybercriminals
Increased spending by consumers means there’s increased fraud activity. Here’s some tips to avoid falling victim to cyber fraud during the holiday shopping season. “Cybercrime has gotten more sinister and Read more
Wells Fargo failing customers as Zelle scams soar, Sen. Warren charges in letter
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is tightening the pressure on Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf, just one among major bank executives that the Massachusetts Democrat is targeting amid evidence of repeat fraud Read more
California launches crackdown on crypto scams as scrutiny intensifies
California’s Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, or DFPI, announced on Tuesday that it had issued desist and refrain orders against 11 entities for violations of California securities laws. Each Read more
Five tips to spot and avoid Medicare scams
Medicare fraud is big business, and like most businesses, it has adapted to the new environment of the COVID-19 pandemic. “The public health emergency created an opportunity for fraudsters to Read more
Romance and grandparent scams are on the rise for seniors — how to protect yourself
Fraud has soared during the pandemic, and retirees — especially those 70 and older — have paid the steepest price. The median loss was $9,000 compared with $750 for the youngest Read more
Job Hunting? Eight Tips to Avoid Fake Ads – Online Scams – And Labor Abuse
It’s the middle of recession; you are looking for a job. As you become more desperate, you are more vulnerable to fake job ads, online scam, and labor abuse. Yes, Read more