Protection & Security

Phone calls aren’t the only method that scammers use to take advantage of others. Text messages and emails are methods they use to passively scam victims as well.   Below are some helpful tips to avoid spam texts and emails:  Don’t click on any links. When clicking a...

The number of scams reported in 2020 nearly doubled in comparison to previous years. After reviewing the data for 2025, there are different types of scams that are used more than others. While scams for free vacations and winning the lottery are still present,...

With social media being as prominent as it is today, scammers inevitably have found ways to exploit others. Countless different statistics indicate that some victims of scams were originally targeted through social media. Scammers often create fake personas or pretend...

Do you ever answer a phone call and are greeted by an automated voice with a preset recording? This may be an illegal scam.  How did they get my phone number? What is the purpose of these calls? How do I get them to stop? These are some common questions one might have...

Learn how to identify, report, and prevent different types of fraud.

Learn how to avoid delivery scams during the holiday season.

Avoid Scams Promising to Lower Your Credit Card Interest Rate Credit card interest rate reduction scams could occur when a caller implies its company has special relationships with card issuers that can help secure lower interest rates. The Federal Trade Commission...

Understand the financial impact of scams and how to protect yourself.

Learn how older adults can recognize and report financial scams.

Learn how to identify scams and get help if you’re targeted.