by Ross Bentzler | Aug 21, 2023 | Digital
How to spot and avoid them Phishing attacks are on the rise. Why? Because scammers have had so much success in using them to bilk millions of people out of their identity or their money. Here’s how to spot a phishing attack and avoid becoming a victim. How...
by Ross Bentzler | Jun 16, 2023 | Financial
Beware the Downsides of Person-to-Person Payment Apps With an increasing number of people turning to their digital wallets to make daily transactions, the scammers are out in full force. Person-to-person (P2P) apps, such as Zelle, Venmo and PayPal have made it...
by Ross Bentzler | May 22, 2023 | Financial
How to avoid being victimized It should first be noted that, generally, timeshares in and of themselves are not a scam. For the right people timeshares can provide a lifetime of low-cost vacations. Timeshares get a bad rap because of the annual fees owners must pay to...
by Ross Bentzler | Apr 20, 2023 | Digital
Prevent cyberthieves’ access to your financial accounts One of the more insidious fraudulent activities perpetrated by cyberthieves on businesses are account takeover schemes, which are becoming increasingly difficult to detect and prosecute. How account takeover...
by Ross Bentzler | Feb 16, 2023 | Miscellaneous
Online dating sites often rife with swindlers It seems innocent enough. Two people meet on an online dating site — one hoping to find companionship but unaware of the motivations of the other. The relationship progresses through extended emails, texts and phone chats....
