AARP Idaho says financial institutions should be able to step in when they suspect scammers are trying to steal the savings of older and vulnerable people.
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month — a great time to remind ourselves just how much of our lives take place online and the potential threats that exist in the digital world. Any device that stores information or connects to the internet could become a target for cybercriminals seeking to steal from you.
Tech support is calling – but should you answer? One might think that a crime like the tech support scam, which has been around for over 15 years, might fade away, but it is more common than ever.
It’s the season of giving, and for those in the spirit, telling the difference between a real charity and a con can be a challenge. Legitimate charities make a big push at year-end for last-minute annual donations. Scammers know this and make their own end-of-year push to line their pockets.
With Medicare’s open enrollment period running from October 15 to December 7, AARP Pennsylvania is urging beneficiaries to be on high alert for scammers who want to steal your money, Medicare information, or identity.