Author: sklavitter

June is Elder Abuse Awareness month, an excellent time for credit union staff to brush up on the latest scams targeting older members. Up to five million older Americans are abused every year, and the annual loss by victims of financial abuse is estimated to be at least $36.5 billion. People over 60 are often...

You might have just graduated from college, but there’s still more to learn when you’re on the job hunt. Not every posting or job recruiter is legit. Learn how to spot the scams. We’ve been getting reports about a scam that starts out with a job recruiter reaching out to ask for your resume. Sounds...

Like spring cleaning for your finances, Financial Literacy Month is a great time to dust off your knowledge for spotting and avoiding scams. The best way to make a clean getaway from a scam? Listen to how they tell you to pay. If someone tells you: “Pay us by putting money on a gift card and then...

A romance scam is when a new love interest says they love you, but they really just love your money–and may not be who they say they are. Be on the lookout for these warning signs of a romance scam: A new love who lives far away asks you to wire them money or share...

Is someone on the phone telling you to use a gift card to: pay an IRS debt; keep your Social Security benefits; keep your utilities on (electricity, water or gas); pay for tech support; pay for a family member in trouble; pay a member of the military needing money; pay bail or ransom; or, avoid...