Scams

There’s a lot to worry about when it comes to the Coronavirus crisis, including the new ways scammers are using the economic impact payments (so-called “stimulus checks”) to trick people.

While some of you are home, practicing social distancing and frequent hand washing to avoid the Coronavirus, remember that scammers are still busy trying to take advantage of people.

Older adults may be hard hit by the coronavirus – and scammers prey on that.

“Grandma: I’m in the hospital, sick, please wire money right away.” “Grandpa: I’m stuck overseas, please send money.” Grandparent scams can take a new twist – and a new sense of urgency – in these

If you own a small business or work for one, you’ve seen the headlines about financial relief that may be available to some companies through the Small Business Administration (SBA).

Many of us are at home, trying to protect our communities from the Coronavirus. (Thanks to those who are still working outside the home.

When we’re deciding between buying two products, if one product says, “Made in the USA,” does that influence how we make our decision?

You’ve probably heard the news by now – the government is sending out relief checks as part of the federal response to the Coronavirus.

I know, 60-year-olds. You’re not old. In fact, we’ve found that, when people think “old,” they think of someone about 10 years older than they are right now.

Scammers – and scammy companies – are using illegal robocalls to profit from Coronavirus-related fears.

During the Coronavirus outbreak, many people are working from home — and maybe even, for the first time in a long time, answering calls from unfamiliar phone numbers.

Last month, we alerted you to Coronavirus scams we were seeing at the time.

Last month, we cautioned you to be on the lookout for scammers taking advantage of fears surrounding th

Scammers may try to use you to move stolen money. If you help them, you could be what law enforcement calls a money mule.

You may be skeptical when someone you don’t know sends you a text message you didn’t expect and it tells you to click on a link. Maybe that little voice in your head starts talking to you.

It’s almost Valentine’s Day.

Scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding the Coronavirus.

If someone you don’t know sends you a check and asks for money back, that’s a scam.

Using mobile payment apps like CashApp, Venmo, or Zelle can be a convenient way to get quick