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Urgent Fraud Alerts and the Account Takeover Scam

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Last year was a banner year for scammers. In November 2025, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) reported that Account Takeover fraud has caused more than $262 million in losses since the start of the year. If you haven't heard about the Acount Takeover scam, be aware that it's a clever trick to get into your bank or other accounts. This includes commercial accounts … [Read more...] about Urgent Fraud Alerts and the Account Takeover Scam

The Hottest Scam of the Season

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Christmas is closing in fast, and scammers know desperate shoppers make easy targets. During the holidays, millions of people shop online. This creates perfect cover for scammers. They blend in with real stores. Meanwhile, rushed shoppers make quick decisions without checking carefully. What's a shopper to do? Well, here's your playbook to avoid hot holiday scams.Common … [Read more...] about The Hottest Scam of the Season

Taking a Bite Out of Service Dog Scams

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I understand the appeal. Your dog brings you joy. You want to take him (or her) everywhere. You're not happy that so many places ban pets, but then you see the solution online—you can buy a service dog vest—with no documentation. All of a sudden, Feisty Fido can go anywhere!Stop right there. This isn't just wrong; it's illegal. Worse, it damages the reputation of legitimate … [Read more...] about Taking a Bite Out of Service Dog Scams

Press 1 for Customer Service – the latest Apple iPhone Scam

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I recently received a call from an unknown number in Sulphur Springs, TX. Because I didn’t know the number, I did not do as the caller suggested and "press 1 for customer service." It was a good decision on my part because the call was part of the iPhone 16 Pro Scam.The voice on the message sounded very real, not robotic at all, and there was noticeable background noise, … [Read more...] about Press 1 for Customer Service – the latest Apple iPhone Scam

Task Scams Are a Growing Problem

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You’re checking your messages and you get a friendly note: Want to earn money online? All you need to do is complete a few simple tasks—maybe rate a product, click a button here or there, or help “optimize” a new app. Sounds harmless, right? But, just like that, you’ve stepped onto the slippery slope of a task scam. What is a task scam? It's a digital con that targets innocent … [Read more...] about Task Scams Are a Growing Problem