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Free Money? The Truth About Unclaimed Money Scams
For anybody, but especially those who are living on a tight budget or are struggling to make ends meet, a call from somebody with a pitch to send unclaimed money can seem like the answer to their prayers. Finally, they can stop worrying about whether they’ll make their rent payment for the month or afford […]
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Elder Financial Abuse: The Scams, Red Flags and How to Prevent It
Elder financial abuse is a growing problem, even a “burgeoning public health crisis” and “virtual epidemic,” according to some experts, as con artists scam seniors out of their savings, pensions and homes. There is no solid national estimate for just how much our elders lose each year to fraudsters, according to a 2018 report on […]
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Don’t Get Tackled by a Phishing Scam
5 ways to protect yourself from the common email con of a phishing scam The emails look official from addresses and with logos that appear to be the real deal. Maybe it’s a message from your bank, claiming that there’s something wrong with your account; or Microsoft, raising concerns about unusual sign-in activity on your […]
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Don’t Fall For An IRS Tax Scam
Don’t fall victim to an IRS tax scam. Yes, we all get phone calls from telemarketers, fundraisers, creditors etc. Sometimes, there is a legitimate reason why a caller is asking for money, but increasingly often, consumers are receiving calls from scammers pretending to be from a legitimate organization. Be aware of the tactics that are […]
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Need Money for College? Don’t Pay to Find It
If you need money for college, here’s how to avoid getting caught up in financial aid scams! Though college tuition and fees are rising much less than they did during the Great Recession, students are still paying more for a college education than they did in past years. That’s because the amount of college aid […]
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Identity Theft Top Consumer Concern
New study says bank fraud, Identity theft top consumers’ concerns When U.S. consumers were asked to rate their biggest fears in a recent survey, becoming the victim of a terrorist attack and even their own death or that of a loved one didn’t rank as their top worry. Identity theft and banking fraud were their […]
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Online Resources to Help You Plan Your Charitable Donations
Your heart might be in the right place, but is your money? There’s no question: Americans can be generous. According to the Giving USA Foundation’s 2017 annual report, Americans gave charitable donations in excess of $390 billion in 2016 and that giving was driven by a rise in donations from individuals. People, on their own, donated […]
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Beware Of Free Trial Scams
Free product! Risk-free trial! The “free” offers for anything from cooking gadgets to skincare products appear on pop-up internet ads, unsolicited emails, and TV. In some cases, they may be legitimate opportunities to try something new. But, more often, those offers can be costly mistakes when consumers unwittingly agree to monthly subscriptions or additional products […]
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Beware of High School Degree Program Scams
Now that the kids are back in school, some parents may be thinking about doing the work to earn their own high school diploma. The number of adults with a high school degree has been on the rise for the past several decades. Today, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 88 percent of adults […]
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Equifax Data Breach – What To Do Now
Equifax, one of the nation’s 3 credit reporting agencies, recently reported a data breach that could potentially impact 143 million Americans. If you have a credit report, your personal information could be at risk. If you have been the victim of a data breach, you may be wondering what to do now? It may seem frightening, but […]