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The allure of winning a life-changing sum of money through a lottery is undeniable. However, amidst the excitement and anticipation, scammers lurk, seeking to exploit unsuspecting individuals. Lotto scams have become a prevalent form of fraud, preying on people’s hopes and dreams. In this blog post, we will uncover the dark side of lotto scams, […]
Roughly 20% of older Americans fall prey to financial exploitation totaling $3 billion annually or an average of $120,000 per elderly victim, according to a study from the AARP Public Policy Institute. And given that only one our of every 44 financial abuse cases are reported, according to the National Adult Protective Services Association, true losses from elder financial […]
Financial scammers love the vulnerable – people they believe will quickly fall for their vile schemes. Swindlers often lavish their attention on one particular segment of society – the elderly. So much so, “elder financial fraud” is now a thing. This nasty con robs seniors of their personal and financial data and leaves many feeling […]
Tax season is in full swing, which means criminals will go to great lengths to separate you from your money, your identity, or anything of value that is within their reach. They may offer seemingly legitimate “tax services” that are actually designed to steal your identity and your tax refund. Often times, criminals will lure […]
Successfully navigating the digital world involves more than learning about the latest AI advancements. It requires a solid firewall of knowledge against cyber thieves and their various tech support scams. While most predators will try to gain backdoor entry into your e-devices using phishing techniques, some will take a more direct approach. Recognizing their sneaky […]