You, or someone you know, could become the victim of a growing crime in America — financial abuse of older Americans. Seniors are increasingly becoming targets for financial abuse. As people over 50 years old control over 70 percent of the nation’s wealth, fraudsters are using new tactics to take advantage of retiring baby boomers […]
It’s just a silly quiz, right? Wrong! Think before you start answering questions in a quiz that pops into your social media feed. Many of those questions are commonly used security questions to log into your various accounts. Sharing the town were you were born or the first car you owned may seem innocent, but […]
Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week is January 28 to February 1. This annual campaign aims to help consumers be more informed about protecting themselves from tax-related identity theft and scams. Tax-related identity theft occurs when someone steals a Social Security number and uses it to claim a tax refund or get a job. We’ve assembled […]