Online scams are nothing new, but artificial intelligence is making it harder for people to recognize them. It has also made it easier for criminals to target large numbers of victims at little cost. You may think you can’t be tricked, but in 2025, Americans lost over $893 million to cybercrimes involving AI. Do you […]
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Beware Holiday Scams
Unfortunately, the holidays are a popular time of year for scams. More people are making purchases, traveling, donating to charities, and engaging in other activities that thieves and hackers can take advantage of to make money. We’re also busy and distracted and not necessarily paying close attention to what we’re doing. Before you give out […]
How to Protect Yourself and Loved Ones from Scams and Financial Abuse
According to a report by AARP, the rate of elder financial exploitation has more than doubled since the pandemic began with COVID-related scams resulting in an estimated $100 million in losses in 2020 alone. In addition, older adults are not the only victims. In 2021, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) found that adults between 18 […]
