by Tazara Fields | Feb 25, 2022 | Exploitation
The Federal Trade Commission reported romance scams hit record highs in 2021, with reported losses of $547 million dollars. This is an 80% increase over 2020. Despite the prevalence of romance scams, they have only recently gained popularity in mainstream media since...
by Tazara Fields | Jan 4, 2022 | Elder Care, Exploitation, Financial Assistance, Resources
Recognizing the Scammer’s Schemes The Federal Bureau of Investigation estimates seniors lose more than $3 billion dollars a year due to fraud. Seniors are especially at risk for fraud due to their trusting and polite nature and their hard-earned financial...
by Twyla Sketchley | May 9, 2013 | Elder Care
What Is Identity Theft? It occurs when your personal information is used by another, without consent, for the purpose of committing fraud and other crimes. You may be unaware your information has been used inappropriately until you are denied credit or receive a bill...
