Beware of tax season scammers

As the 2024 tax season officially gets underway and provisional and non-provisional taxpayers prepare their paperwork filing, Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET Southern Africa, says it’s essential to ... Read More

Staying Vigilant Against Scammers, How the Bank Tries to Help

Scammers are always coming up with new ways to take your money, but what steps are banks taking to help prevent you from being scammed? One banking institution in the Southern Tier offered some ways y ... Read More

Column: How to stay safe from third-party seller scams

When shopping online, there’s more to consider than what to buy and how much to spend. If you plan to shop marketplaces such as Amazon, Etsy and Walmart that host third-party sellers, you’ll also want ... Read More

CONSUMER NEWS

The Better Business Bureau is warning people about scams already ... to keep your family safe. Drownings are increasing, which is why Consumer Reports explains it's critically important to follow ... Read More

These are 5 scams to watch out for in 2023, according to a consumer protection expert

If you don't want to fall victim to a scam, it's wise to learn what to watch out for in 2023. CNBC Select sat down with Micheal Bruemmer, VP of Experian Data Breach Resolution and Consumer ... Read More

How Older People Can Stay Safe from Fraud and Scams

Americans age 60 and older lost more than US$3 billion to scammers in 2023, according to the FBI. To put that whopping figure in context, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour recently made news as the first ... Read More

Financial Fraud

Learn More The Most Common Types of Consumer Fraud ... The scam falls apart when the new investor's pool dries up so no new money is coming in to continue to fool the investors. Tax evasion ... Read More

Dengue: How to stay safe during the monsoon season

pet’s water bowls, etc. Reducing the habitat available for these mosquitoes (by getting rid of stagnant water to breed) can help prevent dengue. Stay in well-screened houses Ensure that the ... Read More

Beware of tax season scammers

Often, there’s the ... it is to stay safe online during tax season,” says van Vlaanderen. Tips for staying safe Submit your tax return early. The earlier you file, the less time scammers ... Read More

How to Stay Safe From Third-Party Seller Scams

Most third-party sellers — businesses that sell products through another company’s marketplace — won’t pose a problem. But some are scammers that use all sorts of tactics to rip off and extort buyers. Read More

Beware of tax season scammers

As the 2024 tax season officially gets underway and provisional and non-provisional taxpayers prepare their paperwork filing, it’s essential ... data safe online,” adds van Vlaanderen. * Stay informed ... Read More