The Dangers of a Virtual Afterlife
Planning for life after death is a touchy subject to tackle - both for ourselves and for our loved ones. However, with a technological age comes a virtual afterlife that can get dangerous and become a target for con artists if not prepared for. It's important to take...
IRS or Tax Scam? – Beware the Robocaller
Tax season is upon us, and that means robocallers are out in full force attempting to trick targets into thinking it's the IRS calling to collect. Keep yourself, your identity, and your assets safe this tax season. The prospect of owing extra, missing payments, and...
Love Scams: How to Spot a Gold Digger
It's that time of year again! Love, romance, loneliness, and isolation run rampant in February. In times of strong expectations and strong emotions, vulnerability is heightened. While loving relationships are possible at all ages, so are exploitative relationships....
Cryptocurrencies in the Mainstream: What Bitcoin Tells Us About Trust
2017 went out with a volatile bang in the world of cryptocurrencies. As Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies entered the mainstream, and as the bubble burst, questions about what it means for the future of money as we know it. As we learn more about what this knew...
Start-Up Scams: Don’t Underestimate How Far a Con Artist Will Go
Fake startup scams target investors who are comfortable with a large amount of risk. These con artists are comfortable living with a high degree of dishonesty. Never underestimate the extent to which a scammer is willing to lie to you, and even to their own friends...
New Cards, New Cons: Beware of Medicare Scams!
New Medicare cards are on their way starting in April. That means scammers are out in force ready to take advantage of what you don't know about how Medicare and your new cards work. The more you know, the better. Whose idea was it to put your social security number...
Five Home Repair Scams to Look Out for After Irma
Just when you thought it was over, here come the con artists! Scammers always come a knocking, or a ringing, or emailing after natural disasters. With homeowners and insurance companies alike overwhelmed, hurricanes like Harvey and Irma make the perfect storm for...
Investigate Your Clients Before You Sign that Contract
Put down that pen! When negotiating and drafting contracts with new clients, it's important you know not only what you're getting yourself into, but WHO you are getting yourself into it with. As professionals, we need to make sure our clients are who they say they...
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