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Identity Theft Tax Fraud

Filing your taxes is a rite of passage for those of us in working world, one that can be confusing, exhausting and daunting. Unfortunately, fraudsters take advantage of this often overwhelming time with an ever-growing scam that involves stealing your personal information, such as your social security number (SSN), and using it to file (and…

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Tell-Tale Signs You’re Falling for a Romance Scam

According to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) and the Better Business Bureau, the prevalence of online scams – and the number of people falling for them – has dramatically increased since the onset of the pandemic. This increase in scams has been seen everywhere, from online shopping scams to work-from-home scams and, yes, even…

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Social Media Scams: Protect yourself this holiday season.

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.…

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Common Healthcare Scams: Learn how to recognize and protect yourself.

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

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