Citizens Blog

Riiiing! You race for the phone, but the caller has already hung up—after just one ring. How rude! You thumb through the Caller ID, poised to give your mysterious caller a ring back when you note the strange area code. Should you, or shouldn’t you, make this call?

The FTC is warning of a surge in tech support scams, many of which can be difficult to spot.

Each year, the IRS publishes the “Dirty Dozen,” a list of 12 scams that are rampant during that year’s tax season. This year, the IRS is cautioning taxpayers to be extra vigilant because of a 60% increase in email phishing scams over the past year.

The beginning of the year is a time of resolutions and renewal. That’s why the beginning of the year is a great time to check in on your financial standing.

Keep your money safe by reading up on the most common scams taking place this time of year and practicing caution.

You may not know that you are the victim of ID theft until you experience a financial consequence down the road from actions that the thief has taken with your stolen identity. Follow these steps to help secure your identity.