IRS Scams On The Rise

IRS Scams On The Rise

IRS Warns Seniors to Remain on Alert to Phone Scams Every year, the IRS Scam is one of the most reported scam on the Better Business Bureau Scam Tracker. Scammers aggressively targeting seniors, even when outside of the traditional tax time. To learn more, watch this...
Three Common Scams To Be Aware Of

Three Common Scams To Be Aware Of

A Vulnerable Generation Elderly loved ones are at high risk of being scammed for a variety of reasons, as aging brings about physical, mental, and emotional vulnerability. These vulnerabilities are preyed upon by those greedy enough to pry and manipulate. It’s...
The Grandparents Scam

The Grandparents Scam

It is unfortunately common for people to get scammed nowadays. Everyone is susceptible to it, but who is targeted most easily? The elderly. With age comes memory problems and disorientation, which heightens vulnerability to manipulation. The Scam The Grandparent Scam...
Top 10 Scams of 2016

Top 10 Scams of 2016

Here is the top 10 list based on more than 30,000 reports to the BBB as filed by consumers. Tax Scams (IRS and CRA) Debt Collections Sweepstakes/Prizes/Gifts Online Purchase Employment Government Grants Tech Support Advance Fee Loan Fake Check/Money Order Phishing Do...
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