scams

This scam has taken many forms, and now it's targeting Easter. Why shouldn't scammers get into the spirit of the season? They probably figure you are distracted and may jump right in for a chance to pick up a couple of extra bucks to spend on jelly beans...

"They want to play on your emotions and if you’re in desperate need of a job, you can be emotionally charged by that and they will take advantage of that."

Parents are doing their best to find this newly scarce item. And while the internet can be helpful in this endeavor, it can also be dangerous. Here's why.

We thought we were getting a new puppy, but instead, we were scammed out of $750 and the puppy didn't exist. Oh, how do these people live with themselves?! After falling victim to a gut-wrenching puppy scam, and I'll share every step in the process so the same thing doesn't happen to you.

"...People are receiving emails asking them to validate their profile information including date of birth, social security number, and DL number."

This week alone I've received two suspicious Teams meeting invites, and a scam email claiming to be the Department of Transportation.

Last week we mentioned common scams in East Texas. But new ones pop up every day. Here's some of the common signs to look for so you'll be prepared.

This is the reality in which we're living. The best thing you and I can do is to look out for each other and ourselves. Please share with as many as you can.

It's an ongoing thorn in our collective side. The ongoing festival of confusion that is driving us all to varying shades of madness: Managing our passwords.

It's sad to think there are people who would use something as already distressing as COVID-19 to launch their diabolical plots and scams--but they have.