Revisiting Your Bank Won't Do That!
06/18/2025
Bank impersonation scams cost consumers millions, with the average person losing $3,000 to the scammer as well as being at risk for identity theft (FTC.gov). These scams are a specific sub-set of the impersonation scam where a criminal attempts to gain trust and access to accounts by spoofing bank communications. Let's look at some things your bank would never do.
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Real Estate Scams
06/11/2025
The homebuying and selling process can move fast, especially in today's market. However, it is important to remain alert. Many scammers try to capitalize on buyers' and sellers' stress and fatigue to defraud them of money or personal information. As scams get more sophisticated, you must be able to recognize the common real estate scams going around.
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A Beginner's Guide to Home Loans
06/04/2025
Whether you are planning to buy your first house or your third, understanding all the different types of home loans can be confusing. There's a lot of jargon, misunderstandings, and categories that go into finding the best home loan for you. Here is a beginner's guide to understanding the different types of loans, loan terms, and interest rate types to get you started.
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Cybersecurity For Older Adults
05/28/2025
Just like when you are out and about, it is important to have awareness in digital spaces. Many scammers target older adults for the simple reason they perceive older adults have more money. Therefore, if you are an older adult, cybersecurity should be one of your top priorities when navigating the internet.
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Top 5 Scams Targeting Older Adults
05/21/2025
Unfortunately, many scammers target older adults because of the perception that they have more money and resources than younger people. As a result, a sad fact is that older adults may lose their life savings and more if they become the victim of one of these scams. However, knowledge is power! Here is a list of the top five scams aimed at older adults.
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