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A Scam That’s Easy to Miss—Until It’s Too Late

Everyone knows that selling something isn’t about putting it in the front yard anymore. These days, the Internet Marketplace is full of buyers looking for their next great find. Sellers are eager to show off their stuff and make a little extra cash. But in the middle of all this honest buying and selling, [...]

Don't Get Played: How to Outsmart Check Fraudsters

Since EMV chip technology and real-time alerts have made it harder for criminals to swipe your debit card info, the bad guys have switched gears—now they’re targeting checks. With mobile deposit apps making it easy to deposit checks without stepping foot in a bank, fraudsters have found a new playground where they can slip under the radar. If you’re not careful, you could [...]

Don't Get Played: Outsmart Government Imposter Scammers

Scammers are still out here playing games—and too many people are falling for it.

According to the 2024 Internet Crime Report, the number of victims who reported government imposter scams to the FBI jumped more than 50 percent from 2022 to 2024. [...]

Don't Get Played: Outsmarting Phishing Scams

Phishing might sound like a harmless word, but it’s anything but funny.

It’s a tactic used by cybercriminals to play you—and if you're not careful, they'll win. These scammers send emails or text messages that look like they’re from trusted companies, but it's all a setup. Their goal? To get you to hand over sensitive information like passwords, bank details, [...]

Don't Get Played: Watch Out for Money Mule Scams

Scammers are smooth. They act like they’re offering you a job, giving you prize money, or even falling in love online. But don’t get it twisted — it’s a setup. Their goal? To get you to move stolen money for them, using your name and your bank account. That makes you the middleman — or what’s known as a money mule.

Here’s how the play [...]

Don't Get Played: Text Scam Alert