by Sheryl Reichert Summer’s warmer weather means fun times, such as sold-out outdoor concerts and sporting events. Unfortunately, buying counterfeit tickets from a stranger could ruin your plans for a full-filled evening. If you’re the victim of a scam, the tickets...
by Sheryl Reichert It can be one of the worst times in life. When a spouse dies, it’s stressful and life can be overwhelming for the survivors. There's so much to think about and adjust to. Grief can easily cloud your thinking. After dealing with immediate details,...
by Sheryl Reichert Everyone wants lower property taxes. However, soon after receiving your property tax assessments in the mail, watch out. Scammers may be close behind, posing as government agencies. They will guarantee to lower your property taxes by disputing...
by Sheryl Reichert Ring, ring. You get a call from a number starting with area code 876. The caller announces that you’ve won the “Mega Millions Jamaican Lottery.” Don't worry about collecting your winnings from overseas, assures the “lottery official,” who also...
by Sheryl Reichert The Internet has become the place for “information highway robbery.” Phishing scams are phony and fraudulent emails with virus-laden attachments that should never be opened. Cyber criminals are the ones who are phishing (pronounced as “fishing”),...
by Sheryl Reichert It is a despicable scam. Relatives of people who are terminally ill should be on the lookout for scams targeting weak or frail loved ones during their final days on earth. Scams targeting the terminally ill often consist of stealing identities in...
by Sheryl Reichert The United Nations recently recognized World Elder Abuse Awareness Day when the whole world voiced its opposition to the abuse and suffering inflicted to our older generations. Elder abuse is a global social issue which affects the health and...
by Sheryl Reichert Consumer financial fraud is a serious problem. Phony investments can empty seniors' pockets faster than any high‑flying fraud. When someone gets marked as bait, the types of investment and financial scams will be varied. Typically, fraudsters...
