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Spring Scams and How To Prevent Them

After a long winter, spring has finally arrived. The snow is mostly gone, and now you can inspect how the winter affected your home and property. In addition, this is the time of year many individuals are making travel plans – whether it’s spring break or summer vacation. Lastly, many individuals file taxes or donate to places like Ukraine, Turkey, and Syria this time of year.

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Protect Your Social Security Number from Scammers

Phone scammers are pretty smart…and unfortunately pretty successful. According to BeenVerified, social security fraud accounts for ten percent of all fraudulent claims. Last year, it cost Americans $19 million, per the Federal Trade Commission. Be Wary of New Tactics   Bad actors are leaving very official-sounding voicemails urging individuals to call a Washington, DC-based phone …

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Protect Yourself Against Phone Scams

Have you received a call from someone with a high-pitched voice named Elizabeth? If you haven’t then you may just be the only person in the United States who hasn’t! Phone scams have come a long way from a live caller coaxing information out of an unknowing target at the end of the line. Today, …

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