by Brittany Harrison | Dec 8, 2020 | General Discussion, IRS & Government, Scam Alert
[-- Read Time: < 1 min --] The IRS and it’s Security Summit partners are warning people to be aware of a new text message scam. The thief’s goal is to trick people into revealing bank account information under the guise of receiving the $1,200 Economic...
by Brittany Harrison | Oct 28, 2020 | General Discussion, Scam Alert
[-- Read Time: 2 mins --] According to the Better Business Bureau, the biggest scams of 2019 involved online purchases. Most of the time, consumers paid for goods and services they never received. They were commonly duped while trying to buy clothing, home...
by Brittany Harrison | Jan 29, 2020 | General Discussion, IRS & Government, Scam Alert, Tax Tips & Planning
[-- Read Time: 2 mins --] Thousands of people have fallen for tax scams and lost millions of dollars in the process. Often criminals impersonate IRS agents to trick you into paying for taxes or fees you don’t really owe. Keep reading to learn the warning...
by Brittany Harrison | Aug 27, 2019 | General Discussion, Personal Finance, Scam Alert
[-- Read Time: 2 mins --] Everyone knows that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is but that doesn’t stop people from trying their luck anyway. The opportunity to make big money with minimal effort is just too sweet of a deal to pass up. ...
by Brittany Harrison | Mar 26, 2019 | General Discussion, Personal Finance, Scam Alert
[-- Read Time: 3 mins --] Urban legend says that if you’re being robbed at an ATM, entering your PIN in reverse will silently alert the police. Despite the rumor’s popularity, the security feature doesn’t exist. Flipping your PIN won’t work but there are real...
by Brittany Harrison | Dec 8, 2015 | Family, General Discussion, Scam Alert, Technology
[-- Read Time: 2 mins --] The internet makes many aspects of our lives easier. Whether you want to shop, pay bills or connect with friends, you can do it all from the convenience of your computer. As with anything else in life, you need to exercise some level of...