If you suspect you may be a target of fraud, or if you have already sent funds, don’t be embarrassed – you’re not alone. If you have been a victim, reporting fraud for police to investigate helps to identify trends or link crimes. Gathering all information related to...
Online marketplaces can be a great source for deals, but only if you are careful to watch for fraudulent postings. Popular online marketplace sites or social networks may have fraudulent advertisements posted within them. Fraudsters may also create websites that...
Social media can be a great way to stay connected to friends and family and to meet new connections. Unfortunately, it’s also a great place for fraudsters looking to carry out a romance scam. Romance scams may start out looking like any other friendship or...
Buying a home is likely the biggest financial transaction most people will take part in, and homebuyers should be aware of a new type of fraud that could have a big impact on your purchase. After gaining access to sensitive information about your real estate...
Would you know a fraud if you saw it? Fraudsters are trying new and different ways to scam the public, but there are a few common signs to help determine if that too-good-to-be-true offer or that threatening email are scams. A sense of urgency The scam may be...
Don’t send a deposit without seeing/visiting the property The biggest flag is a request to send a deposit without seeing the place you are going to be living in. Even during covid, there are safe ways to visit a prospective rental property – which is still allowed...
