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The Psychology of Scams: Understanding How Fraudsters Trick You
Bad actors keep developing new and creative strategies to commit financial fraud. Unfortunately, many of these fraudulent tactics are very believable and can end up costing victims hundreds or even th ...
7 tips to help consumers avoid becoming a victim of check fraud
Despite a steep decline in the use of written checks — 82 percent over the last 30 years, according to the Federal Reserve — check fraud has become increasingly popular among criminals, resulting in b ...
How to Protect Yourself While Using Cash Sharing Apps
Cash apps have become increasingly popular as an easy way to transfer money to friends and family, pay for goods and services, and even receive payments from employers. While these apps offer a lot of ...
Protect yourself from social media scams
The popularity of social media continues to grow, especially as new social channels are introduced. While social networks allow people to easily connect with each other and share information, they are ...
Scams: How to keep your information safe
No matter the time of year, scammers will look for victims. That's why you should be on high alert, especially during the holiday time, when more people are using credit cards and online purchasi ...