Earlier this year the U.S. Department of Justice announced that eight Jamaicans were extradited to North Dakota for using a lottery scam to bilk at least 90 people out of more than $5 million dollars….

Scammers are everywhere, even on vacation…   Planning a vacation to Europe, Hawaii, or the Caribbean, but finding the price of lodging just too out of reach? If AirBnB isn’t your go-to yet, you might…

Identity theft is a growing problem in the United States, and dozens of companies offering various forms of “identity theft” protection have sprung up to combat it. Unfortunately, some these services do little to actually…

If there’s one thing that pops up more often than new scams and fraud schemes… …it’s newer versions of electronic devices.   When Apple or Samsung releases the next model of their smartphones each year,…

Err on the side of caution to be safe rather than sorry. The latest fraud scam in 2017 is infiltrating HR and payroll departments across the country attempting to portray an employee needing a reprinted…

Phishing attacks keep getting savvier and savvier. Learn to protect yourself.   While these tips are helpful for all individuals, if you’re a business owner, consider incorporating these precautions into a cyber security policy for…

Identity thieves are always trying to be more and more creative to get you to innocently pass on your sensitive information. Proceed with caution if you are on the receiving end of phone calls such…

Alloy Silverstein urges our clients to be cautious with their private information and to remain proactive in safeguarding per­sonal data from identity thieves. With respect to email scams, know that the IRS will never contact…