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Veterans and caregivers: Recognize VA benefits overpayment scams
Got a letter in the mail from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) saying you owe…
Bringing new employees onboard? Help them avoid impersonator scams
After a careful search, you hired the perfect employee. You can’t wait to share the good…
Postal Service warns consumers about increasing ‘brushing scams’
It might not seem like a threat, but it is By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June…
Taking the “ploy” out of employment scams
The workplace is in transition, with people considering career changes or dealing with layoffs. But as…
How to avoid travel website scams
Hoping to take a trip in the warmer weather? Before you start planning, know that some…
Look who’s covered: the amended TSR and tech support scams
Tech support scams can happen to anyone: small business owners, your employees, and family members —…
Using your GI Bill for college this fall? Get real help and avoid scams
Are you hanging up the dog tags to start college this fall? Not all schools tell…
The top 10 scams that target seniors
The FBI offers advice for avoiding them By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 11, 2025 Senior…
This hurricane season, prepare to avoid the scams
Weather forecasters are predicting an above-average hurricane season this year. When it comes to planning for…
AI is making scams smarter … and more dangerous
Americans lost over $16 billion to online scams in 2024 By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs May…
Avoid gift card scams this Mother’s Day
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, you may be looking to get the mom in…
Sophisticated scams have surged so far in 2025
AI deepfakes have made them even more dangerous By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 6, 2025…
FBI warns about discount medical insurance scams
Medical discount cards dont provide insurance coverage By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 2, 2025 The…
Here are the worst states for job scams
High population states are more at risk for these schemes By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs May…
Operation Main Street targets scams against small business
Small business keeps America in business. But while you have your shoulder to the wheel and…
Cybersecurity for small business: Tech support scams
An employee gets a phone call, pop-up, or email warning about a problem with the office…
Text scams have stolen record amounts: Watch out for these 5 scams
Scammers are getting cleverer at stealing money via text messages By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs April…
New FTC Data Spotlight highlights text scams that may target your business
According to the FTC’s latest Data Spotlight, text scam losses are skyrocketing. In 2024 people reported…
Decrypting cryptocurrency scams: What’s on the agenda?
It’s unfortunate, but it happens. First came cryptocurrency. Then came the cryptocurrency crooks. In the emerging…
Winter Storm Elliott: How to avoid clean-up and repair scams as you get back to business
Weather emergencies don’t take a winter vacation. Scammers don’t either. Just like you, they’re watching the…
Fighting Coronavirus scams: Taking stock
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, the FTC has released dozens of warning letters against…