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Scams & Fraud

If you get a surprise call from the “utility company” threatening to shut off your service, hang up the phone.
Don’t let scammers ad-vertise their way into your wallet this new year; here are three tips to stay ahead of social media shopping scams.
The New Year is the perfect time to take control of your finances — but beware of criminal scammers offering quick fixes that are too good to be true.
With families searching for new furry friends this holiday season, criminals are using adorable photos and heart-tugging tales to lure in unsuspecting pet seekers.
It’s the season of giving, and for those in the spirit, telling the difference between a real charity and a fake one can be a challenge.
With the holiday travel season fast approaching, scammers are ready to cash in on travelers eager for help with last-minute flight changes and cancellations.
As online holiday shopping ramps up, so do scam attempts.
The start of the online holiday shopping season means that online scams intensify with it.
The sun might be shining on solar energy, but buyers beware – costly solar panel scams could leave you in the dark with massive loans and higher bills.
With over 85% of veterans having encountered service-related scams in the last 12 months, now is a great time to review some of the most prevalent scams targeting current and former service members.
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