by Leah Cohen | Sep 30, 2017 | Financial, Fraud - Strangers
Equifax collects and keeps files on confidential consumer information such as addresses, employment, Social Security, driver’s license, and credit card numbers, all of which may possibly be used by criminals to open lines of credit and wreak financial havoc for years to come.
by Leah Cohen | Jul 7, 2017 | Fraud - Strangers
This scam may come through the phone, e-mail, or at the door. The “charity” representative uses an official sounding charity name. They make a plea for you to donate some money to help their charity. They often start with a higher amount and say you...
by Leah Cohen | Jul 7, 2017 | Fraud - Strangers
A con artist calls or e-mails the victim, usually a grandparent, and impersonates a relative. They explain that they’ve gotten in trouble and need money sent urgently. They may claim they need bail money or are in the hospital and need to pay for services. They...
by Leah Cohen | Jul 7, 2017 | Fraud - Strangers
If someone comes to your front door and says they were in the neighborhood and noticed that you have a problem at your house, say with your windows, doors, roof, driveway, etc., they may be looking to scam you.
by Leah Cohen | Jul 6, 2017 | Fraud - Strangers
You’ve just won $5,000! Or $5 million. Or maybe it’s a fabulous diamond ring, or luxury vacation? More likely, it’s a prize scam, and you’ll find the prize isn’t worth much — if you get a prize at all. Here’s one way to think about it: if you have to pay, it’s not a...
by admin | Jun 28, 2017 | Fraud - Strangers
Fraud Alert for People with Diabetes Criminals who plot to defraud the Government and steal money from the American people have a new target: people with diabetes. Although the precise method may vary, the scheme generally involves someone pretending to be from the...
