by Jill Saar | Dec 12, 2025 | Featured, Fraud Friday, General News
Avoid Holiday Shopping Scams The holiday season brings great deals, gift-giving, and… unfortunately, a big spike in scams. Criminals know people are shopping online more this time of year, and they take advantage with fake websites, bogus shipping notices, and...
by Jill Saar | Dec 5, 2025 | Featured, Fraud Friday, General News
Teens use their phones, tablets, and laptops for almost everything — schoolwork, games, videos, and staying connected with friends. But with that convenience comes risk. Keeping their devices secure is one of the best ways to protect them from scammers and malware....
by Jill Saar | Nov 14, 2025 | Featured, Fraud Friday, General News
Cybercriminals are getting bolder — and more convincing. Across Iowa, banks are seeing an increase in account takeover scams targeting business customers. These scams use phone calls and text messages that look like they’re coming directly from your bank to steal...
by Jill Saar | Nov 7, 2025 | Featured, Fraud Friday, General News
Each year, the Medicare Open Enrollment period (October 15 to December 7) gives everyone eligible a chance to review and update their coverage. Unfortunately, it also gives scammers a golden opportunity to prey on people looking to make changes. What to watch for: A...
by Jill Saar | Oct 31, 2025 | Featured, Fraud Friday, General News
A new scam is on the rise that you should know about. Watch out for text messages claiming to be from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or toll agencies. These DMV impersonation scams are dangerous for motorists who want to be vigilant about obeying traffic laws....
by Jill Saar | Oct 24, 2025 | Featured, Fraud Friday, General News
We recently covered the types of scams that are often targeted toward small businesses. Now it’s time to learn how to protect your small business from falling for those scams. Train Your Employees Your first line of defense should always be a well-trained, informed...
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