The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning consumers about text message scams. The FTC found that fake bank fraud alerts were the most common text message scam reported in their study. The study also revealed that many popular financial text scams pretend to be from […]
View moreHome Warranty Scams
Home warranty scams are rising. with millions of dollars lost to fraudsters each year. These scams can take many forms, but they all share one common goal: stealing your money. Scammers often pretend to be from companies you know and trust. For example, TEG Federal […]
View morePostal Mail Theft
If you live in Hudson Valley, it’s time to get on the defensive regarding mail theft. With rising reports of statements, packages, letters, and other important documents going unchecked due to a significant increase in mail thefts across the state, this is not something NY […]
View moreKeep Yourself Safe from Scams and Fraud
Scams targeting people often play on their trust. We want to empower you to spot the latest scams and know a fraud when you see it. We are seeing an increase in phishing telephone scams involving fraudsters posing as members of a technology department, fraud [...] View more
Fraud Alert: Online Retailer Scam
With online shopping becoming increasingly popular for people this year, the Better Business Bureau warns that scammers are using the name of popular retail companies to steal individual’s money and information. The “2020 BBB Scam Trackers Risk Report” found that online purchase scams made up […]
View moreHow Can I Protect Myself from Payment App Scams
Q: I love the convenience of payment apps, like Cash App and Venmo, but I’ve heard there’s been an increase in scams being pulled off within these apps. How can I continue to use my payment apps without compromising my safety? A: Payment apps offer […]
View moreIRS Reveals List of “Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams for 2020
Each year, the IRS publishes the “Dirty Dozen,” a list of tax scams most prevalent during that year’s tax season. This year, with COVID-19 pushing off the federal tax deadline to July 15, the IRS held off publishing the list until early July, and of […]
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