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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 […]

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,

According to the FTC, consumers reported losing $12.5 BILLION to fraud in 2024.  While fraud and scams come in many forms, the second highest category of reported losses last year was Imposter Scams.  While we have previously covered a wide variety of Imposter Scams, the focus of today’s Fraud Friday is Bank Impersonation Scams. Bank

With the advancements in technology through the recent years, scammers are increasingly discovering new ways to wreak havoc on unsuspecting consumers.  Identity theft has taken on new forms, with Passport Card Fraud emerging as a serious and mostly overlooked threat.  Everyone knows what a Passport is, but many people are like I was and until

Welcome to another Fraud Friday! July is Military Consumer Month.  This month of awareness was organized by the Federal Trade Commission (FTD), Department of Defense, and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and it is dedicated to raising awareness of consumer protections and financial readiness for military personnel, veterans, and their families.  This month serves as

Anyone use digital wallets?  They are becoming an increasingly popular way to make payments due to the convenience and security features they offer.  However, along with the rise in usage of digital wallets comes the growing issue of digital wallet fraud.  Digital wallet fraud is any activity involving the unauthorized use of someone’s digital wallet

In the digital age, scams have become increasingly sophisticated and far-reaching.  However, most of the newer more high-tech scams started years ago and have evolved over time.  One of the most notorious scams is the 419 Scam, also known as Advance Fee Fraud.  Despite years of public warnings, this type of scam continues to trap

Has anyone heard of Port-Out Fraud?  Another term for this type of fraud is SIM swapping.  Port-Out Fraud is when a scammer fraudulently transfers your phone number to a new SIM card without your permission.  It allows the scammer to access accounts and services linked to your phone number, potentially leading to identity theft and

These types of scams are all fraudulent schemes designed to trick people into giving money or personal information, sometimes both.  While anyone could become a victim of fraud at any time, elderly people tend to be more susceptible to these types of schemes.  Criminals prey upon the elderly with this kind of fraud for the