Does large paychecks for little work and time sound too good to be true? That’s often the case. Fraudsters have been using “easy money” scams for years. However, methods have been adapted to exploit advances…

In today’s digital age, it is impossible to avoid the internet. Even if you don’t have a computer and actively avoid social media, there is information about you in some corner of the web. Here…

Imagine this: You’re sitting down to dinner when the telephone rings. You check the caller ID and notice the call originates from a Washington D.C. area code. A voice says, “This is Agent Jones with…

Whether you’re a long-standing community business or a new web-based start-up, many of your transactions will be conducted online. While digital transactions and communications can expand your marketing reach and enhance efficiency, they can also…

In late 2017, it was reported that the extent of the Equifax data breach was estimated to have impacted 140+ million individuals. Last week the major credit bureau came forward with updated data on the…

Sure, taxes are top of mind during tax season, but identity thieves will attempt to fraud taxpayers all 12 months of the year. Earlier this year, the IRS issued its annual list of the Dirty…

Every year the IRS releases its “Dirty Dozen” list of the year’s most prevalent tax scams. They include ploys to steal personal information, talk people out of money, or engage in questionable tax activity. It’s…

Are you enjoying retirement and collecting Social Security benefits? Get ready. Fraudsters are pulling back their bowstrings. There’s a bullseye on your back. Here are three scams focused on seniors:   “You’ve won a big prize.” You…