February 21, 2022
It’s likely you’ve used your Social Security number to conduct business if you’re a sole proprietor or independent contractor. When it comes to filing taxes, applying […]
Fraud can negatively impact your life. Learn how to detect and avoid fraudulent companies.
February 19, 2022
This month, qualifying Americans are starting to receive monthly payments as part of an advance on the expanded 2021 child tax credit. This economic stimulus is […]
February 18, 2022
Donating to charity is a worthwhile endeavor, and it can even result in some tax savings if you itemize your deductions at tax time. Even […]
February 17, 2022
Although layoffs and new applications for unemployment benefits have slowed, fraud attempts have not. COVID-19 continues to provide scammers with a perfect opportunity to file fraudulent […]
February 17, 2022
Using the same methods as real employers, employment scammers trick job seekers through job ads online, in newspapers and even on TV and radio. In some […]
February 15, 2022
Debt collectors can contact you directly when creditors sell your unpaid debt to a collection agency. Fraudsters posing as legitimate debt collectors may also target you, […]
February 13, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused confusion in people’s lives and finances, leading to a rise in check scams. Wells Fargo recently sent a message to its […]
February 12, 2022
The recent Federal Bureau of Investigations Internet Crime Report shows that cybercrime has spiked, leaving hundreds of thousands of victims and costing more than $4 billion. The FBI […]
February 3, 2022
Scammers target stimulus checks and small businesses seeking financial assistance with fake COVID-19 vaccines. In the period January – April 15, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) […]
January 18, 2022
Scammers are using scare tactics and prepaid cards to steal victims’ money in a new Social Security scam. Fraudsters are calling potential victims claiming they are […]
December 27, 2021
Now is the time to protect yourself from account fraud and identity theft, which can severely damage your credit and finances. To better protect your money […]
