scams

As we work to recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, we should beware of one more danger to our communities: scam artists. Unfortunately, scam artists target the vulnerable: senior citizens, people in debt, and yes, people facing the aftermath of a natural disaster. Many scams originate via email, phone, or text, but some scam artists […]

The holiday season may be “the most wonderful time of the year,” but it’s also the time of year that scammers ramp up their efforts to separate you from you money. During the holidays, there are seasonal spikes in online shopping, bargain hunting, mailing packages, and charitable giving. This heightened activity can make it easier […]

  When you’ve just come through a disaster like a hurricane, flood, or wildfire, the last thing you want to worry about is getting scammed. Unfortunately, when people are at their most scared and vulnerable, that’s when scammers try to take advantage. Here are a few things you should know about protecting yourself from scams […]