Fraud Prevention
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Recognizing Red Flags: A Glossary of Common Scam Tactics
Financial scams are constantly evolving, and knowing the terms behind them is key to protecting yourself. This glossary can help.
Schwab Phishing Scam Alert
A new scam involves attackers texting individuals from an international number about a disbursement. Here's what you need to know.
Celebrate the Importance of World Password Day
World Password Day reminds us how important it is to maintain secure passwords. Here's why and how to track them.
Watch Out For These Common Tax Scams
There's no shortage of financial scams throughout the year, and tax season always brings new ones. Watch out for these.
Record Retention Rules for Individuals
Record retention rules can be confusing. Here is some guidance on what you need to keep and for how long.
Beware of COVID-19 Scams
COVID-19 scams are running rampant, targeting the elderly, individuals with pre-existing conditions, and low-income Medicaid recipients. The fraudulent sales pitches are coming via telemarketing calls, robocalls, social media posts, emails, fake websites with ‘stores,’ and even door-to-door visits. Health care fraud has always been one of the most prevalent forms of identity theft, and now […]
An Important Tip to Help Avoid Check Fraud
As if it’s not hard enough to remember to write the new year on your checks, now authorities are warning about a new check fraud scam specific to this year – 2020. If you abbreviate 2020 as ’20 on legal documents (e.g. checks and contracts), scammers can easily alter the date, leaving individuals vulnerable to […]
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