Common Scams and How to Avoid Them
Aug 1, 2024 | 4 Minute Read
Protect Yourself from Fraud and Scams Scams are constantly changing. Know what to look for and what steps to take …
ALERTS & TIPS
Protect Older Americans from Financial Exploitation
Jun 26, 2024 | 3 Minute Read
What Is Elder Financial Exploitation? It is the fastest-growing form of elder abuse and it is defined as the illegal, …
Fake shipping notification emails and text messages: What you need to know this holiday season
Nov 20, 2024 | 2 Minute Read
When you order something online, you might get several emails or text messages about your order: Confirming your order. Telling …
Don’t Let Cybercriminals Swipe Your Savings: Lock Down Your Financial Accounts!
Nov 1, 2024 | 3 Minute Read
A Slick Scam and an Empty Bank Account Emily was having a typical busy Tuesday. She grabbed her morning coffee, …
What are some classic warning signs of possible fraud and scams?
Nov 1, 2024 | 2 Minute Read
There are several signs that indicate you might be dealing with a scammer, and several steps you can take to …
When Scammers Call Grandma
Nov 1, 2024 | 4 Minute Read
“Your grandson has been arrested and needs bail money.” “Your granddaughter was at fault in a car crash, and you …
Download Danger: How to Outwit Malicious Mobile Apps
Oct 3, 2024 | 3 Minute Read
The Mysterious App: A Short Cautionary Tale One lazy Sunday while on social media, Sarah stumbled upon an ad for …
Phantom Voices: Defend Against Voice Cloning Attacks
Sep 6, 2024 | 3 Minute Read
The Unexpected Call: A Story of Deception Margaret, a retired teacher, enjoyed her peaceful mornings in her small suburban home. …
Guard Your Heart (and Wallet) Against Romance Scams
Aug 2, 2024 | 3 Minute Read
Overview Sarah was a kind, intelligent accountant nearing retirement. Widowed for several years, she felt a pang of loneliness that …
Text Messaging Attacks: A Smishing Saga
Jul 3, 2024 | 3 Minute Read
Overview Mark was perplexed by the text message, a package delivery notification from Amazon – “Delivery attempt missed! Click the …
TBI Fraud Alert: Cryptocurrency
Jun 26, 2024 | 1 Minute Read
More scammers are demanding cryptocurrency, because the transactions are irreversible. Stolen money is tougher to recover and strengthens these criminal …
