Tuesday, March 6, 2012

IS SOMEONE YOU LOVE TARGETED FOR ID THEFT


3 Cons That Use a Phone... and What You Can Do to Stop Them

If you have ultimate financial responsibility for an aging parent, it is critically important that you make sure he or she is as insulated as possible from identity thieves.
If your elderly parents get cleaned out, this can be very bad news for you and your family, particularly if you have financial responsibility for their comfort and needs.
In today's Executive Bulletin, we've listed three phone (and smart phone) scams making the rounds like the flu. When it comes to scams, awareness is the first step to prevention and keeping yourself and loved ones, especially the elderly who may live alone, safe from these criminals.
Scam #1: You get a call from a 911 area code, it's 'Microsoft' on the line, your computer has a nasty virus, and they're ready to help clean it up...
Scam #2: Long Distance Toll-Charges Make Crooks Rich


Scam #3: The Missed Jury Duty Arrest Threat
If you are interested in reading the full article, click HERE

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