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Fraudulent, Imposturous, Counterfeit, Phony, Fake Checks

Have you ever seen the Monty Python sketch about Spam? So, basically there is this old couple eating at a diner along with some Vikings. The waitress is listing items off the menu, which mostly consists of Spam. The elderly

In the World of Mules There Are No Rules

Roll of money on top of block letters that spell out scam

What comes to mind when someone says the word “mule”? For some, it might be a loaded down pack animal a la gold rush era, 1849. Circa 2020’s we have miniature mules, a cute cuddly animal that’s trending as a

How to Recognize a Scam Letter

Now more than ever, scammers are on the prowl trying to coax you into their den of lies. Countless people have been tricked and have lost their hard earned money to scammers. Whether it be because of a hypothetical paid-for

Caller ID Spoofing: Look out for yet another scam

The dictionary defines a spoof as a hilarious imitation of something, or a trick played on someone as a joke. Turn that word into a verb and you’re left with an imitation relying on exaggeration, or a hoax or trick,

What does fraud look like?

The simple, short answer is that fraud can look like many different things, and anyone can fall victim. I got a call on my cell phone yesterday around 5:00. The number was unknown so I let it go to voicemail.

Money Mules Scams

If someone sends you money and asks you to send it to someone else, STOP. This could be a “money mule” scam! What is a money mule? Read below to find out more information and ways to avoid money mule