Scam Alert
5 ways to avoid scammers and keep your money safe Fact checked by Derick Wilder Imagine your phone rings, and your grandchild or another close relative tells you they’ve been in an accident, perhaps even arrested; they need financial help. They may hand the phone over to “their lawyer,” who emphasizes the situation’s urgency. Your […]
Scams Targeting Seniors
Older adults are often prime targets for financial scams, typically because fraudsters believe they have more money in the bank — no mortgage, no student loans, a lifetime of working and saving. If you or a family member is being victimized, don’t hesitate to call the police, says Deputy Chief of Police Bruce Mason of […]