Don’t Get Scammed With Texts from Your Number

Don’t Get Scammed With Texts from Your Number

By Andrew Rayo, Federal Trade Commission April 11, 2022 Scammers are always thinking up ways to put a new spin on their criminal tricks. This time, they’re sending spam texts to you — from your own phone number. They’ve changed (spoofed) the caller ID to look like...
Securing Your Home WiFi Network

Securing Your Home WiFi Network

Article By: The Federal Trade Comission March 25, 2022   How To Secure Your Home Wi-Fi Network   Your home networks might have a range of wireless devices on them — from computers and phones to IP cameras, voice assistants, smart TVs, and connected...
Credit Freezes and Fraud Alerts

Credit Freezes and Fraud Alerts

February 3, 2022 by Seena Gressin Attorney, Division of Consumer and Business Education   Is a Credit Freeze or Fraud Alert Right for You? You have likely read many articles about reducing your risk of identity theft. Credit freezes and fraud alerts can help....
How to Avoid Scams

How to Avoid Scams

by Better Business Bureau April 30, 2020 10 Steps to Avoid Scams There are thousands of new scams every year, and sometimes, it’s challenging to keep up with all of them (we know, we try!). However, if you can just remember these TEN TIPS, more than likely, you...
Medicare Open Enrollment Scams

Medicare Open Enrollment Scams

October 15, 2021 by The Senior Medicare Patrol Resource Center Lois C. Greisman, Elder Justice Coordinator, FTC Avoid Marketing Scams During 2022 Medicare Open Enrollment   During Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period (OEP), which begins on October 15 and ends...
Unemployment Fraud

Unemployment Fraud

By Seena Gressin Attorney, Division of Consumer & Business Education, FTC June 3, 2020 Is a scammer getting unemployment benefits in your name? Editor’s note: This summer, Butler County has experienced a rise in unemployment fraud. Here are some resources should...