Regulators list top investment scams
If you look at the annual list of top investor traps compiled by the North American Securities Administrators Association, you’ll find long-standing and persistent threats. Those include risky oil and...
View ArticleDon’t let your money be the Catch of the Day through “Phishing” scams
“Phishing” continues to be pervasive today. The term refers to fraudulent e-mail sent by crooks to deceive consumers into divulging their personal, financial or account information, including account...
View ArticleCheck out online map to find out the latest frauds against seniors
AARP has launched a Fraud Watch Network to fight fraud and ID theft. That’s not surprising, considering how much thieves target older Americans. AARP has created an online map that tracks frauds...
View Article‘Grandparents Scam’ against elderly evolves
The “Grandparents Scam” that has victimized many of the elderly has taken on a new twist. With this scam, the victim receives a phone call from someone who claims to be their grandchild or a person...
View ArticleIRS sounds warning on aggressive scam
The Internal Revenue Service today sounded another warning for taxpayers to guard against sophisticated and aggressive phone scams targeting consumers, particularly recent immigrants. Potential...
View ArticleElder Financial Safety Center hosts first community meeting
The Elder Financial Safety Center will hold a community forum form 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Mabel Peters Caruth Center at the Communities Foundation of Texas, 5500 Caruth Haven Lane in...
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