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 moreBeware of Online Quiz Scams
Online quizzes are a fun way to pass the time and test your knowledge, but they can also be a way for scammers to steal your personal information. In recent years, online quiz scams have become more prevalent, posing a risk to anyone who takes [...] View more
Home 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 moreHow to Use Zelle to Safely Send Money
Zelle® is a fast, safe, and easy way to send and receive money with people you trust, like your babysitter, coworkers, fellow PTA mom, or your son's soccer coach. Whether you just enrolled with Zelle® or have been an active user for a while, there [...] View more
Postal 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
Beware of Cash App Scams
Money transfer apps including Cash App, Zelle, and Venmo have gained popularity during the pandemic as people seek contactless ways to exchange money. These Peer-to-Peer (P2P) payment platforms make it convenient to send someone money directly from your linked checking account. Unfortunately, they also can […]
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 […]
View moreCoronavirus Scams are up
Scammers are always looking for their next opportunity and what better time than a global pandemic? The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has seen an increase in reports of online fraud during the COVID-19 crisis. Since many of us are staying at home and likely […]
View moreBeware of Scams Amid the CARES Act
As part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed on March 27, the federal government is sending out $290 billion in stimulus checks over the next half a year. The first round of checks has made its way to millions of […]
View moreBeware of Mystery Shopper Check Scam
We have seen an increase of counterfeit TEG checks as part of Mystery Shopper Scam
View moreFinancial Self Defense
How To Respond To ‘Can You Hear Me?’ “Can you hear me now?” is the once-popular tagline of Verizon commercials, but it’s also the headline of a new scam. Scammers making robocalls will ask some innocuous question. Once the targeted person says “yes,” a recording […]
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