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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
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
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
Online Romance or Heartbreaking Scam?
On September 10, 2024 the New York Times ran an article* about romance scams. It described a ‘fraud farm’ in Southeast Asia that is set up for industrial-scale spamming and is controlled by an organized Chinese crime ring. For 17 hours a day each fraudster trolls dating apps for fresh victims and celebrates loudly when someone is duped into sending … Continue reading