Fraud Friday: Are free trials really free?

Fraud Friday: Are free trials really free?

Free trials seem to offer the perfect deal — an opportunity to try a product or subscription service for no cost sounds great. But oftentimes what appears to be a free or low-cost trial can end up costing you. Many free trials are subscription traps that hide the fact...
Fraud Friday: Beware of Scam Emails

Fraud Friday: Beware of Scam Emails

Just because an email appears to come from a reputable company, doesn’t always mean it’s legitimate — especially when they are asking you to call them. Scammers have gotten much better over the last several years impersonating well-known companies such as a cable...
5 tips for avoiding Amazon scams

5 tips for avoiding Amazon scams

Have you been contacted by someone claiming to be from Amazon lately? Be on alert, it may sound or look like it’s from Amazon – but it’s not!  We’ve seen a sharp uptick in Amazon scams in Guthrie County recently resulting in individuals losing hundreds and even...