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Privacy Tip #451 – Disaster Victims Fall Prey to FEMA Impersonators

In the wake of the recent July 4th flooding tragedy in Texas, scammers and criminals are reaching out to victims to take advantage of their vulnerability. Unfortunately, this is not the first time criminals have used natural...more

Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.

The FBI Warns Seniors of Timeshare Scams by Mexican Cartels

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently issued a warning about scams involving timeshares that have senior Americans as the primary victim. The FBI noted that timeshare fraud poses a significant risk to older...more

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FTC Issues Report to Congress on the Fraud Threats Faced by Older Consumers

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On October 18, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a report to Congress in which it outlined its ongoing efforts to protect older Americans from fraud related losses....more

Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.

Older Adults Fall Victim to Government Impersonation Scams at Rates Higher than Previously Thought

A recent research study published in JAMA Network Open suggests that older adults – including many who are not cognitively impaired – may be falling victim to “Government Impersonation” scams at a rate higher than previously...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #339 – Scammers Take Advantage of Disaster Victims

Seeing the victims in Kentucky following the devastating floods is heartbreaking. Even more distressing is seeing those who are trying to help by donating funds to the relief effort victimized as well....more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #333 – FTC Provides Resources to LGBTQ+ Community with “Celebrate Pride, Fight Fraud”

The Federal Trade Commission kicked off Pride Month yesterday, acknowledging that “some of the most egregious scams and abuses target the LGBTQ+ community.” The scams that those in the LGBTQ+ community experience include...more

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