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Scammers and AI: New Partners in Crime

For years, scammers have used technology like caller ID, SMS text messaging, and email to swindle unsuspecting victims. Now, fraudsters have added another tech advancement to their arsenal – artificial intelligence (AI) voice cloning software. While filmmakers, commercial producers, and other creatives use the tool for entertainment purposes, scammers have something more sinister in mind. […]

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Exposing Lotto Scams: How to Stay One Step Ahead of Fraudsters

The allure of winning a life-changing sum of money through a lottery is undeniable. However, amidst the excitement and anticipation, scammers lurk, seeking to exploit unsuspecting individuals. Lotto scams have become a prevalent form of fraud, preying on people’s hopes and dreams. In this blog post, we will uncover the dark side of lotto scams, […]

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Preventing Elder Financial Abuse

Roughly 20% of older Americans fall prey to financial exploitation totaling $3 billion annually or an average of $120,000 per elderly victim, according to a study from the AARP Public Policy Institute. And given that only one our of every 44 financial abuse cases are reported, according to the National Adult Protective Services Association, true losses from elder financial […]

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How to Protect Loved Ones from Elder Financial Fraud

Financial scammers love the vulnerable – people they believe will quickly fall for their vile schemes. Swindlers often lavish their attention on one particular segment of society – the elderly. So much so, “elder financial fraud” is now a thing. This nasty con robs seniors of their personal and financial data and leaves many feeling […]

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How to Effectively Manage Your Finances for a Great Gap Year

What has been a right of passage for European and Australian students for over 50 years, gap years have recently gained traction among American teens too. (Just ask Malia Obama, who announced back in 2016 she would be taking a year off before heading to Harvard.) While there is no one reason why someone might […]

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