Blog-Fraud Prevention

Scammers will use any avenue they can to get your money and personal information. Watch out for social media giveaway fraud.

Fraudsters grow more sophisticated in their attacks, targeting multiple people with the same scam and repeating anything that works.

With jobs that require professional help on your house, beware of how scammers could target you.

With all the apps we use, how are we to safely remember all the different passwords we’re supposed to have?

In part 1, we brought you part of an article detailing identity theft risks. Part 2 gets even more in-depth, helping you to avoid being a victim.

As any of its victims would likely tell you, identity theft is a nightmare. Here are some risks you might not know about.

If you’ve been contacted by a recruiter offering a job that sounds too good to be true, it just might be. Here’s what to watch out for.

When you post pictures of your pet on social media, your friends might think it's super cute. But hackers can use this information against you.

When you decide to support a cause you care about, make sure you know the recipient is genuine, and be careful how you pay.

Cybercriminals target people of all ages in order to get private information. Here are steps you can take to ensure your family stays cybersecure.

Public wi-fi can be great for getting work done, but these public networks can also be a major security risk, with threats lurking in the background.

As temperatures rise, so does the crime rate. You should have a strategy for protecting your home, car and personal safety.

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