The tactics used to scam and defraud you are becoming more sophisticated every day. MoneyMoments® provides you up-to-date information so you can protect your identity and financial information.
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Rina, 74, considers herself careful. She ignores suspicious links, doesn’t answer unknown calls and keeps up with news about scams to stay safe and informed. Because of her knowledge, when her phone rang and she heard her grandson’s voice on…
Margaret, 71, had just sat down for her morning coffee when she received a text. "USPS: Your package delivery has been delayed due to an incomplete address. Please confirm your information here to avoid return to sender." She felt a…
Elaine didn’t think twice when she got a text one afternoon. That morning, she’d been so happy and surprised to receive a gift card from her son for her birthday. The gift card arrived tucked inside a floral greeting card…
Thomas, 68, was just sitting down for his morning coffee when his phone rang. “Hello, this is the fraud department from your bank,” said a calm, professional voice. “There has been suspicious activity on your account, but don’t worry, we…
Daniel, 71, had just discussed medical costs with his wife when a call from Mark promised relief. “Hi, this is Mark from Medicare Benefits,” the call began. “We’ve been reviewing your file, and you qualify for a new program that…
Aisha had just finished her morning coffee when her phone buzzed on the kitchen counter. She almost let it go to voicemail, but the caller ID showed her bank’s name, so she answered. The man on the line sounded calm…
Anyone can fall victim to fraud, but our older loved ones are particularly at risk, and conversations with family members are a great first line of defense. Here are five tips to have a conversation that helps. 1. Start with…
Robert, 65, was proud of staying tech-savvy. He paid bills online, video-chatted with his grandkids and felt confident on his laptop. One morning, as he logged in to check his bank account, a red banner filled the screen:“Your computer is…
