Author Archives: Amber Mooney

Subscription Scams

Subscription Scams: How Hidden Charges Are Draining Bank Accounts In 2024, subscription scams are on the rise, preying on unsuspecting individuals with hidden fees and unauthorized charges. Common tactics include: Free Trial Traps: Scammers advertise “free trials” for products or services, but fine print enrolls you in expensive recurring payments. Fake Subscription Cancellations: Victims receive […]

Account Takeover Fraud

Beware of Account Takeover Fraud: How Scammers Are Draining Accounts Account takeover fraud is on the rise, and financial institutions are seeing an uptick in these sophisticated scams. This type of fraud happens when a scammer gains access to your account and makes unauthorized transactions. How do they do it? Typically, through phishing scams. Fraudulent […]

Is Brad Pitt in Love With Me?

“Too Good to Be True?” Protect Yourself from Celebrity Scams in the AI Era Are you following a celebrity on social media and suddenly…they send you a friend request from another account? In the age of advanced AI, romance scams involving celebrities are becoming more convincing and harder to spot. Fraudsters now use hyper-realistic AI-generated […]

Watch Out For Holiday Scams

It’s the season of giving. Unfortunately, it’s also the time that scammers take advantage of strangers’ kindness; leading to lost money, stolen identities, and more. Keep an eye out for these all-too-common scams that pop up around the holidays. Package Scams Watch out for emails or text claiming to be from USPS, FedEx, UPS, Amazon, […]

Drive Into Savings: Car Buying Made Easy with TrueCar

Shopping for your next car doesn’t have to be stressful! With TrueCar, we’re making car buying easier, more transparent, and more affordable for our members. Here’s how it works: Shop With Confidence: TrueCar lets you compare prices and see what others paid for the same vehicle. This ensures you’re getting a fair deal. Exclusive Member […]

How Long Does it Take to Rebuild Credit?

It can be disheartening to see your credit score drop after a financial setback. Whether you missed mortgage payments, made the hard choice to file for bankruptcy or faced something else entirely, these kinds of disruptions can result in a hit to your credit. But with a plan, adhering to healthy financial habits and a […]

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