Fraud & Security

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There’s Nothing Funny or Romantic about a RomCon

I love a good RomCom just like so many others but a RomCON is not something I want to experience. If this new online relationship seems too good to be true, it probably is. Please read to see if you may have fallen victim to these online casanovas/femme fatales who know just what to say to get you to fall for them and their schemes. Continue reading
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Don’t Get Caught in a Grandparent Scam

The grandparent scam has been around for decades, but technology has made it even easier for scammers to carry out. Find out what to watch for and how to avoid it! Continue reading
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Don’t Get Caught Up in a Tax Return Scam!

Did you get an email from the IRS telling you something about your taxes? Get rid of it, because the IRS doesn’t do business that way! This is just one of the ways tax scammers prey on victims this time of year. Continue reading
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4 Scams to Watch Out for This Black Friday

Thanks to supply chain issues, Black Friday will be a little different this year, but the scammers will still be around every corner. Find out how to spot them and steer clear. Stay Safe and Happy Holidays! Continue reading
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Scam Alert: Beware of Child Tax Credit Scams

The IRS is about to start issuing Child Tax Credit money, so of course the scent of government money draws scammers like flies. If you're eligible for the CTC, you don't have to do anything to get it. However, the IRS will have two online portals to update your personal information or income, and of course that's one of the ways the scammers will come after you. Continue reading
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Beware of Stimulus and Tax Scams

This year is an absolute bonanza for scam artists, with tax filing season happening while stimulus checks are flowing out to almost every American. There’s so much government paper flying around that it’s easy for them to snare a few (or a few thousand) unwary victims. Don’t be one! Continue reading
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Scammers Know Everyone Wants a Cute New Fur Baby

If you’ve decided it’s time to welcome a new puppy or kitten into your home, you could fall victim to a pet scam. These usually happen online, where low prices will hide extra “fees” and expenses that will drive the price up, and the pet may not even exist. Continue reading
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5 Steps to Take After Being Hacked

So, you’ve been hacked! Welcome to the 21st century, when it seems like this happens to us all. Follow these 5 steps to help repair damage done by hackers. Continue reading
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You Might Be Talking to a Tax Scammer

Every year, tax scams come out of the woodwork. If a caller or email says that you have to buy any kind of prepaid card to settle a tax debt or resolve identity theft, you’re getting scammed. If you think you’ve been a target of a tax scam, fight back by contacting the IRS, FTC or Social Security Administration. Stay safe this tax season. Continue reading