We all must be on guard to protect our personal information from fraud. Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal information without your permission to commit fraud or other crimes. Your personal information can be stolen in several different ways including scams posing as a legitimate businessperson, financial institution, or … [Read more...]
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Tough Times Lead to Increasing Scams
Studies show that increasing financial pressures are directly tied to an increase in fraud. You know the saying, “desperate times call for desperate measures” so would-be fraudsters are more inclined to take the risk and rationalize their bad behavior during tough times. Many economists predict a recession is coming in 2023 but no one knows when … [Read more...]