Author: Lynn English

ATM and debit cards have become a routine part of life in many households. It’s no wonder, since they provide 24-hour access to your money any time of the day or night. Protecting yourself and your ATM or debit card should be a part of your daily routine: Keep Your Card Safe Never leave your…

The holiday season is a time to be especially vigilant for online scams. Scammers are privy to the fact that consumers will be spending more time online during the holiday season, looking for great deals. Additionally, people increase their social media usage during the holidays, often sharing traditions, photos and participating in holiday-themed online activities.…

In the age of The Great Resignation, increased remote work possibilities, and wage increases that are still not keeping pace with inflation, job seekers are actively looking for better work opportunities. Many of them are looking for positions that offer flexible work hours, the freedom to work from wherever, and wages that allow them to…

Unfortunately, charitable donation scams can impact more than just the victim. Not only do scammers prey on the generosity of the public to steal hard-earned money, but they also prevent those funds from ever reaching the people who need it the most. Learn more

To help you stay safe this holiday season, we’ve identified several online shopping scams that are prevalent this year, tips to help you avoid becoming a victim, and red flags to pay attention to before you hit the order button. Learn more

Searching for the best value in a health insurance plan can seem daunting and confusing. Unfortunately, scammers are privy to this and can take advantage of unsuspecting consumers. As with many scams, the goal of the healthcare scammer is to find tricky ways to obtain your bank account number, credit card number, personal health insurance information, and/or social security number. Read on to learn about five common types of healthcare scams, tips to protect yourself from them, and actions to take if you have been scammed. Learn more

Unfortunately, about 5% of the elderly population (or about 2 to 3 million people) get scammed each year, according to the American Journal of Public Health. And this figure is only based on cases that get reported. Learn more

The Federal Bureau of Investigation defines adoption fraud as “any form of intentional misrepresentation or illegal act in the area of adoption. Any participant involved in an adoption — birth parents, prospective adoptive parents, and adoption service providers.” Unfortunately, scammers have found ways to take advantage of this highly personal, emotional experience. Learn more

Unfortunately, lottery/ sweepstake scams are one of the most common consumer scams in the United States. Each year, thousands of people nationwide fall prey to these type of scammers, who con their victims under the pretense of false cash or prize winnings. Learn more