Financial fraud and identity theft can be emotionally and financially devastating. It's worse when it happens at the hands of a trusted advisor or financial professional. Scammers can be anywhere so you best be prepared to protect yourself. Use these financial self-defense moves to protect yourself and your hard-earned wealth. When I was a Boy Scout, we learned the mantra: BE PREPARED. But it ... Read More
Financial Scams
Gone Phishing
During these last lazy days of summer, a fishing trip might seem like a great idea as a favorite past time for many. But beware of other types of ‘phishermen’ on ‘phishing expeditions.’ Phishing is the favorite process of scam artists to try to get consumers to divulge personal identification information like account numbers, Social Security Numbers or addresses. Once a scamster has your ... Read More