by Jill Saar | May 3, 2024 | Fraud Friday, General News
Happy Friday! We’re back with more important tips to keep you and your money safe from fraud. This week, we are highlighting a common scheme called Debt Relief Scams. Let’s dive into five simple steps you can take to avoid falling for these scams....
by Jill Saar | Apr 26, 2024 | Fraud Friday, General News
Many of us know of someone with a timeshare–they can seem pretty appealing, especially compared to the rollercoaster of Iowa’s seasonal weather. If you’re thinking of diving into the world of timeshares and vacation clubs, make sure you have these details top of mind...
by Jill Saar | Apr 12, 2024 | Fraud Friday, General News
Tax season is a busy time for everyone, even scammers. This Fraud Friday, we’re taking a look at how to protect your identity in relation to taxes. As we quickly approach the tax filing deadline of April 15, scammers are surely ramping up their efforts to steal...
by Jill Saar | Mar 29, 2024 | Fraud Friday, General News
Contests and sweepstakes can feel like a fun chance for folks to win big, but they also tend to attract scammers looking to exploit that excitement and trust. Perhaps you might expect that from shady, small-time fraudsters, but would you ever think a large, well-known...
by Jill Saar | Mar 15, 2024 | Fraud Friday, General News
Another day, another new scam. Unfortunately, folks, scammers’ creativity knows no bounds, so this Fraud Friday we’re sharing 5 steps you can take to help safeguard yourself from a recent development in the fraud world: QR code scams. Understanding QR Code ScamsQR...
by Jill Saar | Feb 16, 2024 | Fraud Friday, General News
Many of us have received one of those emails or have heard about it on the news–yet another company involved in a data breach. Unfortunately, as technology improves, so do the bad guys. Cyberattacks are consistently on the rise, making it more important than ever to...
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