A fraudulent bar codes get posted over existing gift card bar codes. When the cashier scans the gift card for purchase the customers funds are routed to the scammers account. ... Read More
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Zelle has become a popular alternative to apps like Venmo or CashApp. However, with that surge in popularity came some fraudulent activity. As a result, several of America’s largest banks are working on a playbook to refund customers and each... Read More
Tax season is officially here and, similar to last year, there are so many unique situations to consider while filing. Receiving unemployment, the stimulus check, any donations you’ve made, and contract work should all be taken into consideration.... Read More
The value of a gift card is valid for at least five years from when the card was purchased or money was last loaded onto it. Visit the Federal Reserve website for the latest information on gift card rules. Be careful of websites or social... Read More
Scammers may post ads online that promise big payouts if you invest in their cryptocurrency, only to find that you cannot withdraw the money you’ve invested. Or they may offer easy-to-use software to help you mine for cryptocurrency, only to... Read More
There is almost 1.5 million new phishing sites popping up every month – and they’re becoming more sophisticated and harder to detect. Even the savviest cybersecurity professionals can fall victim to these scams. Read about the latest scam aimed... Read More
A data breach at a credit bureau may be ironic, but the fact that roughly 143 million consumers’ records were stolen from Equifax also has big implications for people’s wallets. So the free-credit-score website WalletHub has some tips for how... Read More
The Cost of Home Improvement Fraud & Scams ... Read More