Fraud Friday: Travel Scams

Fraud Friday: Travel Scams

Spring Break is upon us! As many of us prepare to travel, don’t forget to pack your most important tool: your defenses against scammers. During peak vacation times, scammers are not on vacation at all. They’re hard at work taking advantage of travelers, scamming them...
Fraud Friday: QR Code Package Scams

Fraud Friday: QR Code Package Scams

Scammers are constantly finding new methods for targeting their victims. One of the latest includes malicious QR codes on mailed packages. Don’t worry, we’re here to break it down for you on this Fraud Friday and give you some insider tips on spotting and stopping the...
Fraud Friday: Tax Preparer Scams

Fraud Friday: Tax Preparer Scams

Hiring a tax preparer is a convenient way to ensure your taxes are filed promptly and correctly — as long as the tax professional is legitimate. Unfortunately, fraudulent tax preparers set up shop around tax time and take advantage of taxpayers. These tax preparers...
Fraud Friday: Valentine’s Day Scams

Fraud Friday: Valentine’s Day Scams

Happy Valentine’s Day! Love is in the air… But can you sniff out true romance from fraudulent romance scams? We’ve put together a quick guide for you to freshen up on the latest scams to look out for this Valentine’s season. Fake WebsitesGift giving is a popular love...
Fraud Friday: IRS Impostors

Fraud Friday: IRS Impostors

Have you been contacted recently by someone claiming to be the IRS (Internal Revenue System)? Be careful. IRS impostor scams are on the rise as we approach tax season. Here’s what you need to know: The ScamIn this type of scam, fraudsters pretend to be IRS officials...