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24 09, 2024

Elder Fraud, in Focus – FBI Report

2024-09-24T14:29:36-05:00September 24th, 2024|Consumer Protection, Education, Fraud|

Elder Fraud, in Focus Elder fraud reports to FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center rose by 14% in 2023 The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (or IC3) released the 2023 edition of its annual Elder Fraud Report on April 30, 2024. Elder fraud complaints to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (or IC3) increased by 14% in 2023, [...]

24 08, 2022

Recent Scam Activity – Wires & Zelle

2022-08-24T16:18:13-05:00August 24th, 2022|Consumer Protection, Fraud, Scams|

Be aware of the latest scam activity We’ve recently seen digital money movement fraud on the rise. A scammer can contact you requesting payment through a Wire Transfer or transfer via Zelle – these methods allow money to be sent quickly, and the funds are often hard to trace and recover. You should never wire [...]

23 04, 2021

Fraud & Scam Basics

2021-04-23T17:07:58-05:00April 23rd, 2021|Consumer Protection, Fraud, Scams|

Fraud & Scam Resources Losing money or property to scams and fraud can be devastating. But there are many resources to help you prevent, recognize, and report scams and fraud.   The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is a U.S. government agency that makes sure banks, lenders, and other financial companies treat you fairly. [...]

23 04, 2021

Fraud and Scams key terms

2021-04-23T16:50:41-05:00April 23rd, 2021|Consumer Protection, Fraud, Scams|

Fraud and Scams Glossary Want to learn more? Visit the CFPB online. Elder financial exploitation Elder financial exploitation is the illegal or improper use of an older adult’s funds, property, or assets. It is the most common form of elder abuse, but only a small fraction of incidents are reported.The perpetrators can be strangers who [...]

29 01, 2021

Scam Alert – COVID Vaccinations & Oklahoma Vaccine portal

2021-01-29T13:12:44-06:00January 29th, 2021|COVID-19, Fraud|

As the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out continues, it’s important to be on the lookout for scams. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FINCEN) recently issued a new warning about vaccine scams: Beware of scams offering early access to vaccines for a fee. Keep an eye out for phishing scams where scammers email or text you with phony [...]

15 12, 2020

Online Shopping Safety

2020-12-15T09:20:16-06:00December 15th, 2020|Fraud|

Online Shopping Safety In today's electronic world, it is extremely easy to shop and purchase goods or services on your computer, without ever leaving your home. Certainly, there are many benefits — cyber storefronts are always open and bargains are abundant. It is simple to comparison shop with the click of your mouse, and sellers [...]

30 11, 2020

Cyber Monday: 7 tips for safer online shopping

2020-11-30T08:56:15-06:00November 30th, 2020|Fraud|

Cyber Monday: 7 tips for safer online shopping Are you one of the many shoppers planning to click for holiday gifts this year? Don’t let the numerous Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals and distractions cloud your judgment. It’s always important to pay attention to signs that your online shopping transactions are secure. The holiday [...]

23 11, 2020

Tips for safe Cyber Monday shopping (or really any day)

2020-11-23T16:01:20-06:00November 23rd, 2020|Fraud|

Tips for safe Cyber Monday shopping (or really any day) Are you one of the many shoppers planning to click for holiday gifts this year? Don’t let the numerous Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals and distractions cloud your judgment. It’s always important to pay attention to signs that your online shopping transactions are secure. [...]

6 08, 2020

Keep Calm & Avoid Coronavirus Scams

2020-08-06T15:28:14-05:00August 6th, 2020|COVID-19, Fraud|

There are so many COVID-19 scams circulating right now. Everything from stimulus money fraud to imposter contact tracers and everything in between. Stay aware and keep your personal information safe. Here are some tips from the FTC. KEEP CALM & AVOID CORONAVIRUS SCAMS Learn how to tell the difference between a real contact tracer and a scammer. [...]

24 06, 2020

5 tips for social media security and privacy

2020-06-24T08:48:38-05:00June 24th, 2020|Fraud, Uncategorized|

5 tips for social media security and privacy Social media accounts are powerful tools in the wrong hands. We’ve recently seen hackers take over the Twitter accounts of media outlets and large corporations, using them for anything from basic spam to drawing attention to global issues. Your own accounts might seem too small to tempt [...]

20 12, 2019

How to protect yourself from credit card fraud

2019-12-20T14:58:05-06:00December 20th, 2019|Fraud|

In the modern world, almost everyone holds a credit card. Reportedly, 7 in 10 American’s have at least one credit card and there are 364 million open credit card accounts in the U.S. as of November 2018. The reach and popularity of credit cards have made it a major target of fraudsters out there. Many [...]

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