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Most of us need a little more cash every so often, whether for a large purchase, such as a home or car, or for unexpected expenses, like car or home repairs. With so many lenders available and hoping to gain your business, navigating through which finance companies are real and those that are fake can be the difference between obtaining the funds you need, or being scammed out of your [...]
Read Full PostTags: Safety Tips“Do not share this code with anyone.”
Have you received this text or email message before? Chances are, if you’ve attempted to log into an online account, change your email address, or set up a new phone app, you received one of these messages with a verification code that is typically a six-digit number. Companies use this process to help verify your identity and [...]
Read Full PostTags: Safety Tips“Hey! It’s been a while. Let’s catch up.”
Have you received this text or one similar to it? It starts innocently enough. Someone just sent a text to the wrong number. The polite thing to do would be to let them know, so they can resend their text to the correct person… Right?
Unfortunately, the text is from a scammer who is using your [...]
Read Full PostTags: Safety TipsBy now, you’re probably exhausted from hearing about the common schemes scammers use to defraud seniors out of their money. And you probably think, “That could never happen to me or anyone I know.”
In 2023, however, fraud complaints filed by individuals over age 60 increased by 11% over 2022, totaling 101,068 instances of reported elder fraud to the Federal [...]
Read Full PostTags: Safety TipsIt’s a dream come true. You’ve been scouring the internet, trying to find employment, and now you’ve received an amazing job offer. It’s a virtual assistant position that allows you to work from home so that you can make money while balancing your home life. The good news? You can start immediately. Even better news, the company is sending you a check [...]
Read Full PostTags: Safety TipsIn an imposter scam, a dishonest person lies and tricks you into sending money to them. They might call you on the phone, contact you through social media, or send an email or text. Imposters might try to get you to pay them by asking you to buy a gift card, wire money, or send cash to them in the mail.
