Category: Articles
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How One Couple Lost Their Life Savings to a Real Estate Wire Scam—and How You Can Stay Safe in 2025
Imagine spending months searching for your dream home, only to have your hard-earned life savings stolen days before closing. This nightmare became a reality for Raegan Bartlo and her husband, who lost $255,000 to a real estate wire fraud scam in West Virginia. Their story is a sobering reminder of the growing prevalence of sophisticated…
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Old Accounts Are Forgotten but Not Gone: Why They’re a Hacker’s Goldmine
Remember when you signed up for that free online quiz platform or created an account to get a one-time discount on a random gadget? While you’ve probably forgotten about those accounts, hackers haven’t. These abandoned accounts can be a treasure trove of outdated security practices, personal information, and overlooked vulnerabilities. Here’s why these accounts pose…
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Is That Text Message Really From Your Bank? 7 Red Flags to Watch For
You’re going about your day when a text from your bank pops up: “Unusual activity detected. Click here to secure your account.” It feels urgent, serious, and maybe even a little terrifying. After all, no one wants their bank account compromised.
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How to Protect Yourself When Someone Claims You Owe a Debt
Getting a call, text, or letter claiming you owe money can be unsettling. The pressure is immediate, and the person on the other end may sound convincing—or outright threatening. But here’s the truth: not everyone claiming you owe a debt is legitimate. Some are scammers hoping you’ll pay up before asking too many questions. One…
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Why the IRS Doesn’t Call You (And How to Spot a Scam)
Here’s the scenario: you’re sipping your coffee, minding your own business, and your phone buzzes. The voice on the other end claims to be from the IRS. They say you owe thousands of dollars in back taxes and, if you don’t pay up immediately, the police will be at your door. Panic sets in. Could…
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Your Personal Information Is Out There—Here’s How Scammers Are Exploiting It
Every time you sign up for a website, enter your email address, type in your phone number, enter your birthdate, or share your home address, you’re playing a dangerous game. That information doesn’t just stay with the company you trusted. It becomes part of a growing digital dossier about you, and scammers are working tirelessly…