by Ross Bentzler | Oct 25, 2022 | Digital
Fraudsters can be super-sophisticated You’ve probably heard of phishing. It’s essential to understand what it is, and to know how to protect yourself from falling victim to it. Phishing scams have become very slick, but there are some simple things you can do to...
by Ross Bentzler | Sep 15, 2022 | Financial
What to watch for with P2P apps As people migrate further into a cashless society, mobile banking and person-to-person (P2P) apps such as Venmo, Cash App, Zelle, and PayPal are becoming transaction mainstays. But you can expect that wherever cash is exchanged,...
by Ross Bentzler | Aug 26, 2022 | Digital
Getting paid to shop as a side gig — how cool is that? It can be very cool if the gig is legitimate, but if it turns out to be a fraud it’s not cool at all. While there are many legitimate mystery shopper opportunities to be found, it’s essential to know how to spot...
by Ross Bentzler | Jun 23, 2022 | Financial
The popularity of digital payments, mobile banking options, P2P phone apps, and wallet apps for making non-cash transactions continues to surge, climbing to nearly $7 billion in annual payments around the world. That’s a target-rich environment for scammers who find...
by Ross Bentzler | May 17, 2022 | Financial
Consumers lose billions of dollars a year to fraudulent loan practices. Whether for a home or a car, the primary victims are those most in need of a loan and most likely to fall for a fake offer because they are turned down by legitimate lenders. Here’s how many types...
