Aug 16 2012
The “golden years” conjures up images of retirement, relaxation, and enjoying the fruits of years of labor. Unfortunately, an increasing number of seniors are not enjoying this time because they are victims of elder abuse. The three most prevalent areas of elder abuse are: physical and emotional abuse, abuse in long-term care facilities, and financial [...]
May 30 2012
Have you ever received an email with a similar message like these? “We suspect an unauthorized transaction on your account. To ensure that your account is not compromised, please login below to your online banking profile to review your account activity.” “Your electronic funds transfer was rejected. Please click the link below for additional information.” [...]
Feb 15 2012
You may not think about filing your taxes until April, but trust me, you should do it sooner rather than later! If you don’t, you may become one of an estimated 226,000 taxpayers who became the victim of tax refund fraud last year. Crooks count on the millions of taxpayers who wait until that April deadline to file, [...]
Dec 14 2011
If it seems too good to be true, it probably is… Today’s job market is fraught with scammers preying on the most vulnerable potential victims – the increasing ranks of the unemployed. “Work at home” scams are varied and can be difficult to detect. Some of today’s most popular positions are: Mystery Shopper Finance Manager [...]