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Five Scams to Watch in 2026: What to Look For—and How to Protect Yourself

Thursday, May 21, 2026Written by: Charles Young, CIA, CAMS, CRCM, CFSA, CICA

Five Scams to Watch in 2026: What to Look For—and How to Protect Yourself

Scams aren’t new - but the scammers are getting smarter.

These days, scammers can send messages that look real, create fake websites, and even make phone calls that sound like someone you know. It’s easier than ever to get caught off guard.

The good news is that most [...]

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