Tag: scam

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.

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. Earlier this month, we sent warning letters to seven sellers of scam Coronavirus treatments.

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