Minnesota Gets $638K After Settlement: What It Means for You
A multistate settlement with Block, the company behind Cash App, brings money back to consumers including Minnesota. ...
Fraud Prevention
Explore Fraud Prevention resources and 4 articles that explain common scams, identity theft risks, and practical safeguards for safer finances.
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Fake Apple Account Text Scams: How Seniors Are Targeted
A deceptive text claiming an Apple charge can spark a dangerous cash-loss scam against seniors. Learn how the fake ap...
Disney Trips, Designer Bags: California School Fraud Exposed
Two separate California cases show how funds meant for students can be diverted into luxury purchases. This article e...
Pop-Up Locked Computer. Three Essential Steps to Protect Your Retirement
A retiree watched as a pop-up locked computer spiraled into a multi-month scam that drained more than $400,000 from h...
Trusted Cellphone Clerk Handled Trade-Ins, Fraud Exposed
A routine trade-in can turn risky when trust is exploited. This article explains how a trusted cellphone clerk handle...
Man Claimed 27,000 Class Action Payouts: A Cautionary Guide
Class-action settlements can bring real money to legitimate claimants, but fraudsters have tried to exploit the syste...
Mother Caught $800 Snapchat Scam: A Family Finance Wake-Up
A mother discovers two suspicious $800 deposits tied to Snapchat. This real-world guide explains how fake-check scams...
Retired Social Worker Lost Life Savings in Gold Coin Scam
A Washington retiree fell for a polished gold-coin scam, losing six figures and facing an IRMAA Medicare premium surp...
Woman Accused Trying Cash: How to Protect Your Checks and Finances
A rising risk in personal finance is check fraud, where stolen checks are cashed or altered. This guide explains how ...
Says Labs Billed Medicare: FBI Fraud Case Exposed Today
A multi-year Medicare fraud case tied to costly genetic cancer tests exposed the scale of misuse and how families can...
Omaha Student Lost Nearly $5K to a Fake Check Scam
A local Omaha student believed a remote data-entry job would boost his resume, only to deposit a fraudulent check and...
How the Wedding Venue Owner Took $1M—And What It Teaches
A wedding venue owner took more than $1 million from unsuspecting couples and investors. This article uncovers how th...
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