Community Commentary OpinionCommentary: How to avoid crypto scamsSummer StephanMay 4, 2022 May 4, 2022055 Scammers know that people don’t want to miss out on making easy money on “the next big thing.” Today, that next big thing is cryptocurrency.
Community Commentary OpinionCommentary: Don’t get scammed into buying phony COVID testsSummer StephanJanuary 19, 2022 January 19, 20220169 By now, we know unscrupulous scammers are always waiting for their next opportunity and the shortage of COVID-19 tests is no different.
Community Commentary OpinionCommentary: Ransomware — To pay or not to pay?Summer StephanOctober 20, 2021October 25, 2021 October 20, 2021October 25, 20210101 In most cases the answer is no, you should not pay the ransom.
Community Commentary OpinionCommentary: Beware of COVID-19 vaccination card fraud and scamsSummer StephanJuly 21, 2021 July 21, 20210125 Even as we return to pre-pandemic normalcy, consumers still need to be cautious about COVID-19-related scams and other fraudulent activity.
Community Commentary OpinionCommentary: The grandparent scam — avoid becoming a victimSummer StephanJune 30, 2021 June 30, 20210106 While there are variations of the grandparent scam, they typically involve a call from a supposed grandchild who claims to be in trouble.
Community Commentary Letters Opinion OpinionsCommentary: Pay your bills, not scammersSummer StephanOctober 19, 2020 October 19, 20200473 Paying bills online is very common, but unfortunately, even something as mundane as paying a utility bill can become a rollercoaster ride now that scammers
Letters Opinion OpinionsDA Summer Stephan: Scam call or real call? What to knowSummer StephanJuly 13, 2020July 13, 2020 July 13, 2020July 13, 202001290 The coronavirus and U.S. Census are making answering your phone fashionable again. But just because you know you might be receiving a call from a
Community Commentary Opinion OpinionsDA Summer Stephan: Prevent financial elder abuseSummer StephanJune 24, 2019June 24, 2019 June 24, 2019June 24, 20190631 Since June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, I’d like to bring your attention to important tips we give to seniors so they don’t become victims.