
Don’t Get Fooled This Open Enrollment Season
Robocalls and the 2018 Health Insurance Open Enrollment Period. Open Enrollment is the perfect time for robocall scammers to take advantage of unsuspecting consumers. Between November 1st through December 15th, … Continue reading

How to Deter Package Thieves
Porch Pirates No More! With the holiday season coming soon, many people will be getting more packages than normal delivered to their homes. But with more deliveries come more package … Continue reading

Avoid Becoming a Victim at a Time of Loss: Obituary Thieves
Burglars Who Scout Out Targets from Obituary Notices. People who prey on the innocent with scams and robberies are despicable. But there are no words to describe the actions of … Continue reading

Overpayment Scams Can Affect Anyone, Even Local Services
Overpayment scams might be here to stay – but you can protect yourself. By now, many people have heard about this common scam. In a nutshell, it works like this: … Continue reading

Phone Bill Cramming and You
What is phone bill cramming? Sometimes phone companies add extra fees to your phone bill (cell and landline) for services that you didn’t use or request. This is called phone … Continue reading

Watch Out for the Back-to-School Scam
The “Federal Student Tax”: It’s not real. Scammers look for targets throughout the calendar year, but around this time, as students and their families prepare for the beginning of school, … Continue reading

Termite Inspection Scams: Don’t Buy The Lie
Got bugs? Maybe not! As a homeowner, you are committed to taking good care of your home. Unfortunately, termite inspection scams are real. Because of this, it’s wise to be … Continue reading

How to Avoid an Oil Change Scam
Do You Really Need All Those Extra Services? Your little red light is on, and it’s that time again — time to get an oil change. You usually like to … Continue reading

Don’t Fall for Escrow Scams
When the Middleman is a Sham. While escrow has become a popular way to improve trust and transparency online, usually for car or high-ticket jewelry purchases, many fraudulent escrow scams … Continue reading

Don’t Get Scammed at Tax Time – or After!
Even Though Tax Season is Over – You Can Still Get Scammed. At tax time, if you’re like many people, you scramble around, making sure that your tax returns … Continue reading