¿Sabías que aproximadamente el 91%^ de todas las estafas en línea  comienzan con un mensaje de texto o correo electrónico de phishing que pueden ocasionar fraude con tarjetas de crédito o robo de identidad? Es más, un informe sobre el Fraude con Tarjetas de Crédito de 2023^ reveló que el 65% de los adultos en… Read More


Al acceder a tu información personal en línea, especialmente tu cuenta bancaria, puede ser riesgoso. Según un informe^ de Statista, se estima que el costo anual del cibercrimen en EE.UU. en 2024 será de $452.3 mil millones. Por eso, es importante utilizar tantas funciones de seguridad y recursos de prevención de fraude como sea posible.… Read More


Did you know about 91% of all cyber-attacks begin with a phishing text or email and can lead to credit card fraud or identity theft? What’s more, a 2023 Credit Card Fraud Report revealed 65% of U.S. adults, or 151 million individuals, have experienced a fraudulent card charge at least once. Here’s how you can… Read More


The number of consumers who reported stolen cryptocurrency has increased substantially with reported losses of over $110 million in just 2023. As online fraudsters continue to become more savvy and cryptocurrency grows in popularity, knowing what to look out for to protect yourself and your funds is essential. Here are four common Bitcoin phishing scams… Read More


¿Alguna vez has perdido un cheque en el correo o has enviado uno que nunca fue recibido? Es posible que el cheque haya sido robado y utilizado para hacer lavado de cheques. El lavado de cheques se produce cuando los estafadores utilizan productos químicos para lavar la tinta de un cheque y alterar el nombre… Read More


What is elder financial abuse? The U.S. Justice Department defines elder financial abuse as any improper use of an adult’s finances and property, either without their consent or through manipulative and threatening measures.  Sadly, 87.5% of older adults were victims of financial mistreatment by friends or family members, and according to the National Council on Aging,… Read More


Have you ever lost a check in the mail or sent one that was never received? It’s possible the check was stolen and used for check washing. Check washing is when fraudsters use chemicals to wash the ink off a check and alter the payee’s name or dollar amount. In October 2023, the United States… Read More


Con la temporada de conciertos en pleno apogeo, los boletos agotados hacen que exista una gran demanda de boletos de reventa. Según el Better Business Bureau (BBB)^, las estafas de compras en línea – incluidas las compras de boletos y las alertas de entrega de paquetes, etc.- están clasificadas como la segunda estafa de mayor riesgo… Read More


With concert season in full swing, sold-out shows mean resale tickets are in high demand. According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB), online shopping scams—including ticket purchases, package delivery alerts, and more—are ranked as the second highest scam risk for ages 18-24 and 55-64. In 2023, 82.6% reported losing money to this type of scam.… Read More