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 […]
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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
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Have you or someone you know been a victim of fraud? Reporting acts of fraud to a credit bureau is a critical step to help protect your credit and your future! Visit the website linked below to learn more about the process of reporting to different credit bureaus that your identity has been stolen:
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