Phishing, Smishing, and Vishing
Phishing, smishing, and vishing. That’s where we are in 2024. As surreal as their names are, the threats posed by phishing, smishing, and vishing are tangible. These three methods of fraud are most often used to get at your personal information, or worse, steal your...
Avoid Disaster Fraud
Disaster Fraud Hotline: 1-866-720-5721 I’ve been getting so many anti-scam tips from the FBI that I’ve started to call it “the bureau.” It reminded me of how some people affected by Hurricane Helene may never be made whole because they had been taken advantage of by...
How to Settle an Estate
You don’t have to be wealthy to have an estate. One of the great equalizers in life is that one day…we will all have estates. Often defined simply as all the money and property of the decedent, real-life estates can get more complicated. The central document to...
Saving on Heating Costs
Renters and homeowners alike often have to take additional measures to insulate their homes. The culprits are things like fireplace chimneys, drafty windows, and improperly hung doors — things that are not easily fixed. That means people often make due with what they...
New: Phantom Hacker Scam
There’s a new variation on an old scam and it’s tripping up savvy consumers. The “phantom hacker” scam uses a two-stage strategy to gain the trust of the victim. The first person to contact you will pretend to be tech support or customer support from an established...
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