Fraud Friday: Check Washing

Fraud Friday: Check Washing

Check washing is on the rise and costing people thousands of dollars. Here’s what you need to know about this scam, how to protect yourself, and what to do if it happens to you. What is Check Washing?Check washing is a form of fraud where scammers intercept checks in...
Fraud Friday: Unpaid Tolls

Fraud Friday: Unpaid Tolls

Long are the days of manned toll booths where you can just cough up loose change to the toll booth worker. The majority of U.S. tolls now utilize an electronic system that reads your license plate and sends you a bill in the mail, prompting you to pay online....
Fraud Friday: USPS Texts

Fraud Friday: USPS Texts

Have you ever received a text message supposedly from the United States Postal Service (USPS) – or another package delivery carrier such as FedEx or DHL? These texts may say things like: “Your delivery is on the way,” or “There’s a problem with delivery,” or...
Fraud Friday: AI Scams

Fraud Friday: AI Scams

The rising popularity of Artificial intelligence (AI) has many benefits but there are downsides too – one of those being AI scams. Scammers are using AI to make their schemes more believable. Here are six AI scams to watch out for and how to protect yourself from...
Fraud Friday: Text Scams to Kids

Fraud Friday: Text Scams to Kids

Unfortunately, adults are not the only ones getting text message scams on their phones. Whether it’s about unpaid tolls, undeliverable packages, or issues with an online account such as Amazon, scammers don’t discriminate against age when they’re sending out their...
Fraud Friday: Jury Duty Scams

Fraud Friday: Jury Duty Scams

Being summoned for jury duty can seem like an inconvenience to some — and scammers are trying to make it even more cumbersome. Here’s what to watch out for when it comes to common jury duty scams. Jury duty is a serious responsibility. If you don’t show up or respond,...