Financial Scams and How to Avoid Them

Financial Scams and How to Avoid Them

The Rise of Financial Scams and Their Consequences In recent years, we've seen a rise in financial scams driven largely by the rapid advancements in technology. As we've embraced online shopping and banking, scammers have found savvy ways to hack accounts and steal money. Scammers use the anonymity provided by digital platforms to target a wide audience and constantly refine their methods to keep up with new trends and technology. Understanding Financial Scams: What You Need to Know Awareness…

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5 Ways to Protect Older Adults from Fraud

5 Ways to Protect Older Adults from Fraud

Older adults are often targeted by scammers and fraudsters, who prey on their vulnerability and trust. These scams can have devastating financial and emotional consequences and rob them of their hard-earned savings. As such, it is vital to take steps to protect older adults from becoming victims of fraud. In this article, we will outline some consumer protection steps for you to take to help protect older adults from being victimized. Step 1: Educate older adults about common scams…

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What You Need to Know for National Consumer Protection Week

What You Need to Know for National Consumer Protection Week

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) observes National Consumer Protection Week, the first full week in March. Protecting consumers is hugely important as a fellow consumer, daily money manager, and professional organizer. Many resources are available to consumers to help ensure you're safe from scams, fraud, and other nefarious plots. Federal Trade Commission Alerts Sign up for the FTC's alert emails to receive up-to-date information on the latest scams and get their blog delivered right to your inbox! And because…

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Don’t Let Identity Theft Affect Your Retirement

Don’t Let Identity Theft Affect Your Retirement

Most people think about identity theft as having a negative impact on their credit score and purchasing ability. That’s certainly true, but it can also adversely affect your retirement. If someone gets your social security number, Medicare account number, or credit card information, they may be able to collect the benefits that are rightfully yours. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something we have…

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