by Jill Saar | Oct 13, 2023 | Fraud Friday, General News
Video doorbells, such as those sold by the home security company Ring, have become ubiquitous, and unfortunately, alongside the safety they afford comes a different kind of trouble: folks spying on you or hacking into your private footage. In a settlement resulting...
by Jill Saar | Jul 21, 2023 | Fraud Friday, General News
This Fraud Friday we’re discussing a slightly more subtle, insidious scheme that’s plaguing customers: predatory subscriptions, free trials and memberships. You may have experienced one of these yourself when you signed up to get something sent to your home on a...
by Jill Saar | Jun 23, 2023 | Fraud Friday, General News
Scammers sure are relentless, aren’t they? If it sometimes feels like robocalls just won’t go away, that’s because they won’t. Try as you might to get rid of telemarketers and scam calls, the spam always seems to return no matter what you do. By utilizing the...
by Jill Saar | Jun 9, 2023 | Fraud Friday, General News
You may have heard reports of tech support scams from your friends or family recently, or perhaps you’ve experienced one for yourself. Scammers are attempting to get money, personal information, or access to files with this increasingly popular scheme. A pop-up...
by Jill Saar | May 12, 2023 | Fraud Friday, General News
Although the government’s new proposal to forgive some federal student loans is underway, scammers are still trying to fool borrowers into falling for fraudulent student loan forgiveness schemes. With student loan payments on pause while the matter is held up in...
by Jill Saar | Apr 7, 2023 | Fraud Friday, General News
Summer vacations are around the corner! Be wary of scammers trying to ruin your vacation plans. Scammers and untrustworthy companies are often behind fraudulent activity that can lead to devastating financial scenarios. Here are some frequently seen scams to watch out...
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