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Brushing is when you receive a random package containing an item you did not order.  The packaging looks odd, there is no return address, and the merchandise is usually something you would never have ordered in the first place.  What could be better than getting surprises, right?  Well, when you receive an unsolicited package, chances […]

6 Latest Work-From-Home scams to Avoid:   Reshipping or reselling items These scams typically appear around the holidays when package mail is at its peak.  Scammers post employment ads looking for people to receive items, inspect the goods, and then ship them to another address.  In these cases, the goods have most likely been purchased

Work From Home Scams are a new tactic fraudsters are using to target unsuspecting victims.  Lets take a look!   With rising costs across the board, people are constantly looking for ways to make extra money.  Someone looking to add to their income might search out a work from home job, something easy that promises

While for most of us it is unthinkable for someone to use the death of a loved one for capital gains, the fact is it happens all the time.  Obituary scams, also referred to as Bereavement scams, can happen to anyone at any time.  They typically start with information gleaned from death notices in newspapers

Spoofing and Phishing are key parts of email compromise scams.  Spoofing is when someone disguises an email address, sender name, phone number, website URL to convince you that you are interacting with a trusted source.  These emails look like they are coming from someone you know or a company that you have done business with

The FBI defines a money mule as someone who transfers or moves illegally acquired money on behalf of someone else.  These types of scams happen several ways, often involving online dating, work at home jobs, or prizes.  A scammer sends money to you, sometimes by check, then asks you to send some of it either

Imposter Scams.  There are many, and they are all designed to separate people from their hard earned money.  Whether it be Romance, Grandparent, Charity, Investment, IRS, Tech support, etc., we all need to be aware of them and the possible effects they can have on our customers and family members.  Let’s take a look:  

Here’s how they work: You get a call: “Grandma, I need money for bail.” Or money for a medical bill. Or some other kind of trouble. The caller says it’s urgent — and tells you to keep it a secret. But is the caller who you think it is? Scammers are good at pretending to

Romance scams occur when a criminal adopts a fake online identity to gain a victim’s affection and trust. The scammer then uses the illusion of a romantic or close relationship to manipulate and/or steal from the victim. The criminals who carry out romance scams are experts at what they do and will seem genuine, caring,

What Is a Pig Butchering Text Scam and How Can You Avoid It?     Understanding the different types of text and social engineering scams that exist helps people, employees, and business leaders avoid falling victim. One of the more sophisticated attacks that’s become popular recently is known as a pig butchering text scam.  The