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COVID-19 Scams: Be Aware, Be Careful, Be On the Lookout!

In the smokey haze of the pandemic, we see a landscape dotted with dishonesty admid the many heroic instances of personal bravery. That’s unfortunate (a massive understatement), but it...Read More

Social Security Podcast 84: Social Security scams; Dealing with identity theft; How mySSA accounts can help

This podcast covers Social Security scams, dealing with identity theft, and how my Social Security accounts can help.

Social Security Podcast 7: Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA); Hold Harmless provision; Trust Funds; Scams about extra money available

This podcast discussion includes Cost of Living Adjustments, the Hold Harmless provision, the Social Security Trust Fund, and Scams about extra money available.

Mortgage Holders Beware…Scams are Targeting You

It’s a sad statement about the times, but the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) pays quite a bit of attention to fraudulent services and outright scams perpetrated on struggling mortgage...Read More

Mystery Shopper Scams

(Source: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, July eNewsletter) This article appeared in the July edition of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and represents a common-sense approach...Read More

Mortgage Relief Scams: A Preventive Primer

  Our friends at the Federal Trade Commission have assembled an overview document covering the many ways that the bad guys can prey folks having mortgages on their homes. And...Read More

1 IN 5 SENIORS FALL PREY TO FINANCIAL SCAMS

(Source: http://www.dailyinterlake.com) Today’s senior citizens were raised to be polite and trustworthy. Many of them have worked most of their lives, have a home that’s paid off and money in...Read More

Some thoughts of controlling exposure to telemarketing scams

“Anyone who has a phone is a potential victim” That comment from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ September newsletter pretty much sums up why you should be...Read More

Seniors Don’t Get Scammed

According to Background Checks, fraud reports skyrocketed 62% since 2019, and new data shows exactly where fraud is spiking the most in the US (Cities with the Most Credit...Read More