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What is a Bail Bondsman Scam?

What is a Bail Bondsman Scam?             Scammers are now using very realistic ways to try and lure you in to give them money or information. The latest scam involves the scammer impersonating...

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Bail Bondsman, Bail Bondsman Scam, FRAUD, Scams

What is a Money Mule Scam?
What is a Money Mule Scam?

Scammers may try to use you to move stolen money. If you help them, you could be what law enforcement calls a money mule. Money mule scams happen several ways. The story often involves scams related to online dating, work-at-home jobs, or prizes. This...

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MONEY MULE SCAM

Gift Cards are for Gifts — Not Scammers
Gift Cards are for Gifts — Not Scammers

Gift cards are a great way to give a gift. But did you know that gift cards are also popular with scammers? That’s because they are used as an untraceable method to steal your money. In fact, gift cards are the number one payment method that imposters...

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GIFT CARD SCAM

Be on the Lookout for Elder Financial Abuse Scams
Be on the Lookout for Elder Financial Abuse Scams

It’s an all too unfortunate reality that older adults are attractive targets for financial exploitation because they tend to possess more wealth than other potential victims. This is wealth that in many instances has been accumulated over their...

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ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY, ELDER FINANCIAL ABUSE SCAMS

Help Prevent Identity Theft by Reviewing Your Free Credit Report
Help Prevent Identity Theft by Reviewing Your Free Credit Report

Why is your credit report important and how do you go about checking it? Watch this video to learn how: As mentioned in the video, you have the right to one free copy of your credit report every 12 months from each of the three nationwide credit...

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FREE CREDIT REPORT, IDENTITY THEFT

Never Never Never Share Personal or Banking Information
Never Never Never Share Personal or Banking Information

Personal information. Never share it. Ever. Protect your personal information (bank account number, Social Security number, and date of birth) as well as your Online Banking login credentials. At all times.   Cybercriminals keep finding new ways...

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FRAUD, IDENTITY THEFT

5 Steps to Protecting Your Digital Home
5 Steps to Protecting Your Digital Home

Cyber security awareness is something we all need to embrace. The more you know, the safer you are, and knowing is half the battle. In today’s world, more and more of our home devices (including thermostats, door locks, coffee machines, and smoke...

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CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS, HOME DEVICES CYBER SECURITY

Wait a Minute. Is This a SCAM?
Wait a Minute. Is This a SCAM?

History is jammed packed with stories of innovative ways that scammers use to trick people to give them their money.  Scams often seem distant and unlikely — until they happen to you. Don’t be fooled. Protect yourself from becoming a...

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FINANCIAL SCAMS, GIFT CARDS, SCAM WARNING SIGNS

‘Tis the Season to be Careful When Shopping Online
‘Tis the Season to be Careful When Shopping Online

During the holiday season, millions of people will be looking online to buy the perfect gifts. What’s not to love? You make a list, check it twice, and then shop shop shop. It’s fast, convenient, and lets you avoid the crowds, however online...

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Cyber-security

3 Strategies for Creating Strong Passwords You Can Remember
3 Strategies for Creating Strong Passwords You Can Remember

Passwords. Passwords. Passwords. Every day we are required to input passwords. Let’s be honest, passwords are a pain. We all know that good ones protect us from hackers, but it’s a real challenge to create and remember strong passwords for...

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