We have all heard the saying “April showers bring May flowers”, but the month of April has much more in store for us than that. For example: a day dedicated to playing jokes, pollen, Easter, child abuse awareness, and the dreaded tax deadline. One thing about April you may not know is that it is […]
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We have made it to another #FraudFriday! How many Apple users do we have?? Apple has these nifty little things called AirTags, which when used correctly, are a really easy way to keep track of all your stuff. Unfortunately, there are those out there who are using these handy dandy devices for more nefarious reasons.
Welcome to another Fraud Friday! Imagine you have been the victim of a scam. Think of the guilt, embarrassment, and fear you might feel on top of having to shoulder the weight of losing your hard-earned money to a fraudster. Now, picture someone assuring you that they can not only find the scammers but can
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How many animal lovers do we have out there? Adopting from the Humane Society, local vet or pet store, or using a trusted breeder are all wonderful ways to obtain a healthy happy pet. Sometimes, we take to social media or the internet for pet purchases. Not everyone who sells animals online are reputable. Some
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With Spring Break upon us and vacation season getting underway, travel scams are going to be on the rise. Whether you are vacationing somewhere in the USA or traveling abroad, the potential to fall for a scam remains the same. From fake websites to digital pickpocketing, fake event tickets to taxi overcharging, scammers love to
Have you or someone you know received a text saying you owe unpaid tolls? More than likely, it is a scam. Even though Alabama does have several toll roads, chances are that if you live around here (unless you travel some) you probably have not driven through one recently. Quite simply, a toll road is
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We made it to another fraud Friday! Today our focus will be on Skimming. There have been some stories in the news this month concerning Debit/Credit Card Skimmers. On 2/15/2025 it was reported that two credit card skimmers were found at separate businesses in Anniston, and on 2/24/2025 an arrest was made in Centre
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Double-sided spoofing is an increasingly prevalent social engineering tactic where a fraudster uses spoofing to manipulate both a customer and their financial institution. The fraudster begins by using tools to spoof the financial institution’s phone number or caller ID and calls the customer, impersonating an employee. The fraudster will request information from the customer.
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We all know that Publisher’s Clearinghouse is a legit sweepstakes company, but we also know that in order to win, you have to enter. A Publisher’s Clearinghouse Scam (PCH) is when fraudulent attempts are made by individuals claiming to be representatives from PCH. A fraudster will call or text the victim claiming that they have
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Well, it is tax time yet again! Tax season can cause people to be excited and also anxious, some get refunds, others have to pay, and regardless of which category you fall in, filing taxes is a pain for everyone. Everyone, that is, except scammers. For a scammer, tax season is a prime opportunity to
