We have all heard of the traditional Grandparent’s Scam. An elderly person gets a phone call seemingly from a relative (usually a grandchild) with some disaster and needs money fast. The caller uses all the pressure tactics to make the victim act without thinking and send them money. While the victim is sure they are […]
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This edition of Fraud Friday comes to us via an email I received from Fraud.org warning of the dangers of Law Enforcement Imposter Scams. While there are many different types of imposter scams, someone pretending to be a law enforcement officer has to be one of the worst. As a child, we are taught that
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Money wiring scams involve a fraudster persuading a victim to send money electronically through a wire transfer. There are many different services that can be used to wire money: Western Union, MoneyGram, and bank wires are a few. Money wires require guaranteed funds in order to be sent, and once that money is gone, it
With school about to start, shoppers will be out searching for the best deals on clothes, shoes, and supplies to send their babies back in style. In all the hustle and bustle of life, sometimes it is just easier to go online and purchase everything you need. Online shopping has become a way of life,
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