Immigrants and others working in industries such as housekeeping, garment manufacturing and agriculture should know there are laws protecting them from exploitation. Read More...
May 11, 2018
April 26, 2018: Virtual Kidnapping Scam Preys on Fear of Losing Loved Ones
When someone calls claiming to have kidnapped a loved one, the first instinct may be to immediately send whatever ransom is demanded. But be careful – it could be a trick. Read More...
April 26, 2018
April 12, 2018: Fake Event Tickets Can Leave Victims Stuck Outside
You’ve got your bandana, big sunglasses and even bigger hat, but they won’t do you much good if your music festival tickets turn out to be fake. Read More...
April 12, 2018
March 23, 2018: Tax-season Phishing Scam Seeks to Hook Personal, Financial Data
When buying a home, make sure that fraudsters don’t turn what can be one of the biggest days in a person’s life into one of the most heartbreaking. Read More...
Getting paid with a bad check is bad enough, but it’s even worse when the check writer cons an online seller into handing over cash as part of the transaction. Read More...
February 23, 2018
February 9, 2018: Unexpected Packages Could Surprise Your Wallet
An unexpected gift on Valentine’s Day might seem like a nice way to your heart, but these deliveries may also give scammers a direct route to your credit card. Read More...
February 9, 2018
January 26, 2018: Fraudulent Contractors Can See Opportunity in Natural Disaster Victims’ Tragedy
Property owners rebuilding homes damaged or destroyed by wildfires should be cautious of contractors seeking to take advantage of their misfortune. Read More...
January 26, 2018
January 12, 2018: Crooked Public Adjusters Target Wildfire Victims
Good Samaritans often step up to help victims of wildfires and other disasters, but not everyone who offers aid does so for altruistic reasons. Read More...
