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How Tech Support Scams Operate In recent years, computer support scams have become a growing threat. Unfortunately, many community members have fallen victim to these scams in current months, resulting in an increase in the number of local victims. The typical way these scams operate is a pop-up message on a mobile device, tablet, or […]
For years, scammers have used technology like caller ID, SMS text messaging, and email to swindle unsuspecting victims. Now, fraudsters have added another tech advancement to their arsenal – artificial intelligence (AI) voice cloning software. While filmmakers, commercial producers, and other creatives use the tool for entertainment purposes, scammers have something more sinister in mind. […]
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 […]