Fraud Alerts

No one thinks their online love interest is going to scam them, but scammers are good at what they do. They establish an emotional connection with you so you’re more likely to believe that they’re an expert in cryptocurrency investing, for example. But that online love interest is a scammer. People have lost tens of thousands ― sometimes millions — of dollars to romance scammers.

A text message from an unknown number that simply says: hi, how are you? seems harmless. Your first instinct might be to respond to see if it’s someone you know. Or maybe tell them they made a mistake. But it’s best to ignore these type of text messages. Scammers are using this tactic as a conversation starter, so don’t text back. If you do, here’s what happens next.

Get a call or text recently about a suspicious purchase on Amazon? It’s a scam.

If you’re in the unfortunate predicament of trying to avoid foreclosure, be aware of scams.

Find out what steps are being taken to eliminate voice cloning scams that sound like someone you know asking for money.

Before you say “Bon Voyage,” be sure you’re aware of ways to protect yourself.

Get all the latest on imposter scams from the Federal Trade Commission.

Not being able to see a property before signing a rental agreement or lease can be a huge red flag.

If someone is directing you to a Bitcoin ATM, don’t go; it isn’t real. Get all the details.

Before you go ahead and have your computer scanned, make sure it’s legitimate.