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The more you know, the more you say “No” to scammers. So we’re clearing up some common myths about fraud as part of our ongoing efforts to help you keep your money safe.
Myth: Fraud victims are most often older adults.
Fact: People ages 18 to 59 were 34% more likely than those ages 60 and over to report losing money to fraud.
But when older adults do lose money to fraud, the median individual loss is higher – $1,500 for ages 80 and over compared to $500 for ages 18 to 59.
Myth: You only need to worry about romance scams if you’re on a dating app.
Fact: Many victims of online romance scams say it started on Facebook or Instagram, so you don’t have to be looking for love to be a target.
Be wary of a stranger admiring your photos or chatting you up on social media – especially if as your connection deepens, they need money to visit you or for other needs.
Myth: You only need to report fraud if you lose money.
Fact: Whether you lose money or not, reporting fraud is really important (and
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Sharing your experiences helps with law enforcement efforts by the Federal Trade Commission and other agencies. And just as importantly, you help protect others by getting the word out.
Remember, anyone can become a victim of fraud, and criminals are getting more and more tricky these days. If you’ve given out your username, password, PIN or account info, please reach out to your financial institution right away. Summit members, we’re here to help at 800-236-5560.
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For many, Social Security is a main source of income later in life, and no one wants to lose out on those funds or a perceived opportunity for more be
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Keep an Eye Out for AI Scams
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If there’s anything we know for sure about scammers, it’s that they’re going to take advantage of new technology. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is crea
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Know When to Scroll: Avoiding Instagram & Social Media Scams
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With over 500 million daily active users, Instagram has become a popular app for sharing photos, connecting with friends and even following the lives
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Add Streaming Scams to Your Watch List
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“My daughter was excited to watch her high school team play for the state title. To livestream the game, she clicked what she thought was an official
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What to do if you’ve clicked a suspicious link
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Fraudsters are getting trickier by the day, and it can be tough to tell if that email, text or online ad is fake or legit. Especially when they pose a
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Social Security Scams: What To Watch Out For
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For many, Social Security is a main source of income later in life, and no one wants to lose out on those funds or a perceived opportunity for more be
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QR Codes: Convenient, Popular & an Easy Scam Target
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Whether you’re grabbing a bite to eat at an airport restaurant or at a happy hour after work, chances are you’ll see a QR (quick response) code on the
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Stay One Step Ahead of Loan Scammers
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Whether you need some cash to pay off holiday debt, get snow tires or cover a surprise medical bill, be aware that loan scammer are all too eager to o
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5 Ways to Avoid Crypto Scams
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Scammers love fresh opportunity and they’ve found it in cryptocurrency, like Bitcoin and many others. Along with running investment scams, crypto frau
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