by Jill Saar | Oct 9, 2026 | Featured, Fraud Friday, General News
The Federal Trade Commission is warning farmers about a scam involving fake farm equipment sales. According to the FTC, scammers are posing as legitimate farm equipment businesses and advertising tractors and other equipment that doesn’t actually exist. By the time...
by Jill Saar | Oct 2, 2026 | Fraud Friday, General News
You might think of online fraud as someone stealing your credit card number or making a purchase you didn’t authorize. But another growing threat goes a step further: account takeover fraud. Account takeover happens when a scammer gains access to one of your online...
by Jill Saar | Sep 18, 2026 | Featured, Fraud Friday, General News
Your phone rings. The caller says they’re from your bank. There’s suspicious activity on your account, they tell you. Your money could be at risk. But don’t worry, they can help you protect it. All you need to do is move your money to a different account. It may sound...
by Jill Saar | Sep 11, 2026 | Featured, Fraud Friday, General News
A package shows up at your home that you never ordered. It may contain something inexpensive or completely random — toothpaste, seeds, a small gadget or another low-cost item. It may seem harmless, but it could be part of what’s known as a brushing scam. Brushing...
by Jill Saar | Sep 4, 2026 | Featured, Fraud Friday, General News
Teenagers may not be applying for mortgages or carrying multiple credit cards yet, but they already have something worth protecting: their identity. As teens begin working, opening bank accounts, using payment apps and taking on more financial independence, it’s...
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