Mar 01 2021
The Inspector General for the Social Security Administration (SSA) has designated March 4, 2021 as National “Slam the Scam” Day—an outreach campaign to raise public awareness of government imposter telephone scams. This is part of National Consumer Protection Week, February 28 – March 6, 2021. We are asking you to share information about “Slam the …
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Jan 22 2021
Scammers thrive on opportunities to take advantage of consumers. The COVID-19 vaccine distribution is exactly the type of opportunity scammers’ love. This website is a good resource https://www.denvergov.org/Government/COVID-19-Information check often to see if there are any updates. While many people are waiting to get the vaccine and we encourage everyone to get one, we want …
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Nov 15 2020
The Internet has become a significant part of our everyday lives, allowing us to work, socialize, and shop online. Unfortunately, cybercriminals also benefit from that same convenience and accessibility. That’s why the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) team up each October for National Cyber Security Awareness Month. …
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Sep 30 2019
If you think your checkbook and paper statements keep you safe, think again! Article courtesy by Marc Saltzman, AARP, September 3, 2019 You log into your banking site and immediately notice something’s wrong, horribly wrong. Somehow, your account has been compromised and money is missing. At the risk of fearmongering, this isn’t as uncommon as …
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Mar 05 2019
Last month, Better Business Bureau issued an in-depth investigative study on romance scams. As detailed in the study, romance scammers typically contact their victims through dating websites, apps or social media, often using fake profiles and event stolen credit card information. Using these false identities, scammers may spend months grooming their victims, building what the …
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Sep 11 2018
An in-depth study by Better Business Bureau finds that, while consumers may write fewer checks in this era of electronic financial transactions, fake check scams are on the rise. Fake checks are used in a variety of frauds, from employment scams to prize and sweepstakes fraud. In all cases, victims deposit the check and send …
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Mar 06 2018
Last year, the IRS estimated about $2.5 billion in bogus tax return fraud, down from $5.2 billion in 2010. The IRS, state tax agencies and tax preparation companies are doing even more this year to protect your personal data and thwart criminals from stealing it. The IRS recommends these eight tips: 1. Don’t be duped …
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Dec 12 2017
A report by Better Business Bureau (BBB) says it’s not a matter of if you will become a target of computer technical support scammers, but when these scammers will try to victimize you. Thieves, most of whom are located in India, are using sophisticated advertising and carefully crafted sales techniques to scare consumers into buying …
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Oct 31 2017
Reports of physical and financial abuse of the elderly are on the rise throughout the country. “It’s a crime that, experts say, is largely underreported” says Dan Weber, president of the Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC). “With age come new vulnerabilities that can make any of us susceptible to elder abuse.” Weber notes, “Older …
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Oct 09 2017
If you are a senior in Colorado, or provide assistance to one or more, we want to hear from you. The need is urgent. By the year 2030, nearly one in every five residents will be 65 or over. The state must be prepared to meet the challenges that come with serving an aging population. …
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May 15 2017
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Tennessee recently announced that a federal jury found Larry Bates; his two sons, Chuck and Robert Bates; and Kinsey Bates, the wife of Robert Bates, guilty on all counts set forth in an indictment that charged mail and wire fraud and conspiracy. According to the …
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Sep 22 2016
Consumer Resources A) To Remove Your Name From Mail/Phone Marketing Lists: 1. Register land-line and cell phones with the National Do Not Call Registry at www.donotcall.gov, or by calling 1-888-382-1222. Once registered, it becomes permanent. 2. To remove your name from junk mail lists, write to the Mail Preference Services, PO Box 643, Carmel, NY …
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