According to the Senate Special Committee on Aging, older Americans lose around $2.9 billion annually in scams. Fraudsters often target seniors, who may be more trusting than younger adults. They often prey upon their victims’ compassion and sympathy, and sometimes they can be threatening. While there are many seniors citizen scams, below are five of the most common scams … [Read more...]

Are you trying to figure out how to avoid real estate scams? Read this article to learn what to look for to see if it's a scam. In 2018 alone, 11,300 people lost over $149 million to real estate or rental fraud. It's true that real estate "done right" can change your life for the better. Falling victim to a property scam, however, could devastate your finances for years … [Read more...]

Phishing is a kind of social engineering attack done to steal confidential details. The attacker masquerades as a reliable identity duping the victim to open a mail or message. The recipient is then tricked to click on a malicious link which causes the installation of the malware, freezing the system or revealing your sensitive info. It can have hazardous effects such as … [Read more...]

There are many ways to raise the value of your home. One of these ways is to invest in lawn care. A well-maintained property will always hold a significantly higher value than a home that looks unkempt. And well, a nice lawn is one of the first things that prospective buyers (assuming you intend to sell your home at some point later on) are going to see. On that note, it’s … [Read more...]

Well it seems that the scammers are hard at work with another scam hitting consumer wallets hard.  It seems that scammers are now posing as people from your local utility company. In this article I'm going to share exactly how this scam works,  how to protect yourself from it, and what you should do if you suspect that you have been hit by this scam. How The Electric … [Read more...]

Video conferencing has risen to prominence as a trusted and versatile tool in the business world. Capable of connecting companies, people, and committees across expanses of ocean or highway, the technology has just started to show its true worth with a slew of updates and modifications. As features are continually added or altered in the field of video conferencing, however, … [Read more...]

When it comes to scams I received them in all sorts of ways from emails to phone calls.  However last week a group of scammers decided to hit the smaller local bank in our home town. With the Christmas season in full swing the scammers are also on the prowl as I mentioned in my last scam alert article but this one didn't just strike me but rather the  entire town I live in, … [Read more...]

Yup, you read that right another scam is here just in time for the holiday's.  Earlier this week I received a fake email from Apple supposedly claiming I needed to verify that my email billing information is correct with them. Below is a copy of the Apple phishing scam email they sent me.     5 Red Flags Why This Is A Scam When it comes to this email in … [Read more...]