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How To Take Action And Help Protect Older Adults From Scams

Anyone can be a victim of scams. They happen when scammers go after individuals of all ages.

The surge in scams coincides with the conclusion of a pandemic-induced hiatus on loan repayments, implemented in 2020 to provide financial relief to borrowers amidst the public health crisis. (Wikimedia Commons)

Alarming Surge in Student Loan Scams Targets Americans

by Stacy M. Brown September 20, 2023September 20, 2023

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D.C. AG Warns of Homeownership Scams

by WI Web Staff August 29, 2023August 29, 2023

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WILLIAMS: The Scam

by E. Faye Williams March 29, 2023March 29, 2023

Beware of Fake COVID-19 Kits, D.C. Agency Warns

by James Wright Jr. February 22, 2022February 22, 2022

AARP Report Puts Spotlight on ‘Consumer Fraud in America: The Black Experience’

by Stacy M. Brown August 25, 2021December 21, 2021

Stay Alert – Rental and Mortgage Scams Continue

by WI Guest Author June 9, 2021February 2, 2022

Wells Fargo Gives Tips on How to Spot a Fake-Check Scam

by WI Guest Author April 23, 2021December 21, 2021

COVID Scams on the Rise Amid Chaotic Vaccine Rollout and Distribution Delays

by WI Guest Author March 15, 2021December 21, 2021

Courtesy of BGE via Twitter

BGE Urges Customers to Report Scammers’ Calls

by WI Guest Author February 19, 2021December 21, 2021

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