Synthetic Identity Theft: Recognize, Prevent, and Report
Published: June 20, 2024
Synthetic identity theft is a grave crime in which a fraudster crafts a false identity by blending real and fake identifying information.
Beware of Summer Job Scams
Published: June 12, 2024
As summer approaches, students returning home and long-term travelers often look for seasonal job opportunities to earn extra income. However, the increase in job scams means it's crucial to recognize and avoid fraudulent job offers. Here's what you need to know to stay safe.
Safeguarding Seniors: Steps You Can Take to Protect Your Aging Parents from Scams and Fraud
Published: June 6, 2024
Scammers are continually devising new schemes to trick seniors out of money or into sharing sensitive information. Here are some critical steps you can take to help keep vulnerable older adults from being cheated out of their savings.
Understanding and Avoiding Pig Butchering Scams
Published: May 29, 2024
Pig butchering scams, a rapidly increasing form of financial fraud, are a severe threat that combines social engineering and cryptocurrency scams. The term 'pig butchering' is derived from the agricultural practice of fattening pigs before slaughter, a metaphor for how scammers fatten' their victims with false trust and affection before exploiting them financially.
Fraud Alert vs. Credit Freeze: What's the Difference?
Published: May 17, 2024
When it comes to protecting your credit and personal information, fraud alerts and credit freezes are two powerful tools at your disposal. Both can help prevent identity theft and fraud, but they work in different ways and offer varying levels of protection.
Protecting Our Elders: Recognizing and Reporting Financial Abuse
Published: May 9, 2024
Elder financial abuse is a grave concern affecting vulnerable seniors worldwide. As our population ages, it's crucial to raise awareness about this insidious form of exploitation. Financial abuse can take many forms, from unauthorized bank withdrawals to coerced property transfers, missing belongings, and more. Recognizing the signs is the first step in combating this injustice.