Category Archives: Fraud & Security

Don’t Let the scammers get your personal info during Open Enrollment!

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October brings cooler temperatures, cozy beverages, and the beginning of the Medicare Open Enrollment Period. Learn how to steer clear of scams during this time. If you are enrolled in Medicare, the period from October 15 to December 7th is designated for modifying your Medicare Health and Part D prescription drug coverage. Currently, you may […]

Beware of Investment Scams

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Provided By: Fox13 Tampa Bay News TAMPA, Fla. – Floridians are getting scammed out of money at an alarming rate and losing hundreds of millions of dollars last year, according to a recent investment fraud report. The report, conducted by the investment fraud law firm, Carlson Law in Miami, found Floridians lost more than $311 million to investment […]

Seniors Look Out for Scammers!

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Distinguishing between scams and fraud can be easily done as they both fall under criminal offenses, with fraud being considered the more grave offense. Numerous fraudulent activities are categorized as felonies as opposed to scams, which are generally classified as misdemeanors. Additional resources regarding scams and frauds can be accessed in the Federal Trade Commission’s […]

Fraud Prevention 101 – Summer 2024

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Understanding the difference between scams and fraud is quite easy, both are criminal offenses, whilst fraud is the more serious of the two. Many frauds are classified as felonies versus scams, which are typically classified as misdemeanors (https://www.darkowl.com). Further information on scams and frauds can be found in a federal Trade Commission “Glossary of Scams […]