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...
Digital Services Menu
By Armco Credit UnionMarch 29, 2002 Digital Services Menu We’re serving up a variety of eSERVICES to save you time, money and protect you from fraud. Your life is busy. Let Armco CU simplify your life with a variety of easy to use digital services, apps and...
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
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
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
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
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...
Online Shopping Retailers and Rights
June 30, 2021 by Colleen Tressler Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC Shopping Online? Know your Retailer and your Rights COVID opened the door for scammers to double down on their worst practices, while preying on consumers during an unprecedented... Online Shopping Tips
June 18, 2021 by Alvaro Puig Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Ahh, summer. Ten sweet yet short weeks to enjoy some of your favorite traditions. Maybe it’s sipping lemonade on the porch or vacationing at the beach. Now that you think about it, you might decide to...
