When Investment Fraud Happens in Familiar Places Did you hear about an investment opportunity from a friend or someone in a group or community you’re a part of? Before you hand over any money, make sure you’re not getting into an investment scam. Here’s how. One way investment scammers work is by using your community […]
Five Ways to Help You Cut Down on Unwanted Calls If you feel like you get more than your share of unwanted calls, you’re not alone. To slow down these persistent calls — some of which lead straight to scams — take a few simple steps. Register your phone number for free in the National […]
Scammy Texts Offering “refunds” for Amazon Purchases
Scammy Texts Offering “refunds” for Amazon Purchases Scammers are pretending to be Amazon again. This time, they’re sending texts claiming there’s a problem with something you bought. They offer a refund if you click a link — but it’s a scam. Here’s how the scam works so you can avoid it. You get an unexpected […]
Job Scammers Are Looking To Hire You Scammers are always “hiring” but don’t actually want to employ you. Instead, they want your money, personal information, or both. Here’s how to spot and avoid a job scam. Scammy recruiters who claim to be recruiting for a big-name employer often reach out by email or text with […]
Scam Alert: Scammers are Impersonating Local Law Enforcement Have you gotten a call that looks like it’s from your local police department? Scammers are faking caller ID to impersonate local law enforcement, hoping to get you to pay. Learn how this scam works so you can avoid it. The call comes from someone claiming they’re […]