We know there’s been a flood of information and updates about the government’s economic impact payments, or so-called stimulus checks, lately. But quickly and safely moving massive amounts of money into the hands of those who need it is a big job with a lot of moving parts. We also…
Read moreFraud Perpetrators are taking advantage of fears surrounding the Coronavirus. Here are some tips to help you keep the fraud perpetrators at bay: Hang up on robocalls. Don’t press any numbers. Fraud Perpetrators are using illegal robocalls to pitch everything from scam Coronavirus treatments to work-at-home schemes. The recording might say…
Read moreFraud Perpetrators are adapting existing technology to play on people’s fears around corona-virus. Some examples of COVID-19 scams include: Treatment scams: Fraud Perpetrators are offering to sell fake cures, vaccines, and advice on unproven treatments for COVID-19 Supply scams: Fraud Perpetrators are creating fake shops, websites, social media accounts, and email addresses…
Read moreIf there’s a high demand online for health and safety items, like facemasks and paper products, guess what scammers pretend to sell? That’s right: health and safety items, like facemasks and paper products. Since the beginning of March, dozens of people, including healthcare workers, have told the FTC they paid…
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