In an ideal world, you could get a call from someone and trust that it was genuine. Sadly, we don’t live in an ideal world. Fraudsters will pose as just about anyone to try and scam people out of their money, bank account numbers, or other personal information. Unfortunately, studies show that older adults may be even more vulnerable to fraud. However, there are ways you can protect yourself from scammers! After all, knowledge is power. Here are the top 5 scams targeting older adults.

Seniors, Watch Out! Top 5 Scams That May Target YOU IN 2024

If you apply for benefits from the Social Security Administration, you'll have to wait up to eight months to receive them. This includes those applying for Social Security, Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income. With that in mind, you'll want to make sure you follow all the steps to prevent those benefits from getting revoked by the administration.

You Can Lose Your Social Security Benefits if You Do One of These 3 Things

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A lot of people love Target. But here's why it may be time to say goodbye.

Here's Why You May Never Want to Set Foot in Target Again

If your data is leaked onto the dark web, fraudsters can use it to access your financial accounts and steal your identity. But how would you even know if your credit card information or Social Security number is living there?. You’re not just going to hop onto the dark web...

5 Signs Your Personal Data Is on the Dark Web

Banks can take money from your checking account, savings account, and CDs under one condition. Read on to discover how it's done and how you can prevent it.

Yes, Banks Can Take Money From Your Account Without Your Permission. Here's How It Happens

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Chilean actor Alex Araya may have succumbed to the stealth drug burundanga after he was found dead in his Colombian Airbnb. The actor was discovered dead on June 7 after a cleaning lady found his corpse in the Medellin Airbnb, according to La Tercera. The night before, Araya reportedly went on a Tinder date with two women, according to his brother, Eduardo, who talked to Chilean newspaper La Tercera. Araya went to the Airbnb at around 11:30 p.m. with the two women—two hours later, only the two women walked out.  The women allegedly stole Araya’s credit cards and cell...

Actor Found Dead After Tinder Date With Two Women

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A NEW telephone scam is on the rise, but experts say there are key ways to protect yourself. Phishing emails are being displaced by a new scheme known as voice phishing, which is carried out over the phone. In such an arrangement, scammers call unsuspecting individuals and dupe them into...

‘Just hang up’ Millions of Android and iPhone owners told if anyone asks for three things – and beware ‘spoof’ trick

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You can refuse to comply with police officers as much as your voice will allow you to, but you could land in hot water. 
The post Are You Allowed To Refuse a Police Officer When They Ask For Your License and Registration? appeared first on MotorBiscuit.

Are You Allowed To Refuse a Police Officer When They Ask For Your License and Registration?

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Back in October 2022, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Administration for Children and Families (ACF) posted a notice about a growing trend of EBT card skimming. The scheme involves scammers stealing Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) account information from unsuspecting recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, typically during checkout. At the time, the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service along with the ACF assured those relying on government food assistance that they were working to combat SNAP fraud: “As Federal partners, we seek to work with State leaders of both programs to take strong preventive actions to protect clients from victimization and provide the tools and supports for program participants to proactively safeguard their benefits.”

Recipients of SNAP benefits are falling victim to rampant EBT card skimming schemes

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President Joe Biden took a swing at Donald Trump during Thursday's debate over the former president's criminal convictions on 34 counts of falsifying business records.
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Trump Sheepishly Bows Head When Biden Says ‘The Only Person on This Stage Who’s a Convicted Felon Is the Man I’m Looking At’

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Uncover 9 essential buys where writing a check is still king. Explore why traditional payment methods still have their place.

9 Reasons You Should Still Write a Check (#8 Saves You Money)

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San Diego, CA

Money is now being drained from customer’s accounts due to banks failing to protect its users, several reports allege. A couple have been left furious, claiming their bank failed to protect their savings. California husband and wife, Ron and Jan Scott, lost thousands in savings after hackers infiltrated their...

Money Is Now Being Drained From Customer’s Accounts

Got some cash put aside for unplanned expenses? See why you should resist the impulse to lock it up in a CD.

Never Put Your Emergency Fund in This Bank Account

USA TODAY

Scammers are using Venmo and other payment apps to drain victims of cash. Here are tips to protect yourself.

Stranger ask to borrow your phone? They may be a scammer looking to drain your cash.

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Technology introduces more ways than ever before to save your money at high interest rates in online banks, invest in everything from fractional real estate shares to cryptocurrency and even earn...

6 Old-Fashioned Ways To Save Money

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We’ve gotten to the point where the question isn’t “which apps track your location,” but “which apps don’t ask to track your location?” It’s important to assume when downloading an app that it will ask for as many permissions as it can get — includin...

7 Apps You Probably Didn’t Know Were Tracking Your Location—And How To Disable It For Your Security: Social Media Apps & More

In June, Supplemental Security Income recipients didn't receive a payment due to getting two checks in May. The month of July is back on schedule, and checks should be headed your way soon. Also, if you didn't know, you might be getting a boost to your checks later this year.

Your July SSI Payments Are Coming. Here's When to Expect Them

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

If you have a bank account, you're likely familiar with the process of withdrawing cash, depositing checks and handling bills. While these might seem like basic tasks, there are a few common mistakes...

I’m a Bank Teller: 7 Biggest Cash Withdrawal Mistakes I See People Make Every Day

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Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

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Don’t Fall for These 10 Sneaky Banking Scams

Consumers lost $10 billion to fraud in 2023, according to the latest data from the Federal Trade Commission. And if you think it can’t happen to...

Don’t Fall for These 10 Sneaky Banking Scams

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