Evelyn is in her early sixties. She was divorced a few years ago, and thought it was time…
Staying Safe in a Technical World
In today’s connected world, the internet offers countless benefits—from staying in touch with family and friends on social…
Cellphone SIM Card Fraud
Our smart phones may be small, but they are computers with many of the same capabilities as full-size…
Check Washing Fraud
I recently learned about another type of scam that is impacting many individuals and businesses throughout the North…
Phone Scams
(This information is from the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) informational pamphlet about Phone Scams.) People lose a lot…
Slam the Scam (2024)
Recognize scammers. They may: PRETEND to be from an agency or organization you know. Say there’s a PROBLEM or…
Identity Theft Awareness Week
January 29 through February 2 is Identity Theft Awareness Week, a time when the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)…
National Slam the Scam Day
Today is National Slam the Scam Day. Slam the Scam Day is an effort by the Social Security…
Avoiding the Grandparent Scam
A while back, I got a call from my Mother. She was really upset and wanted to know…
Grandparent Scams
Aug 13, 2021 A while back, I got a call from my Mother. She was really upset and…