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FBI Cautions Public to be Wary of Online Romance Scams
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is working to raise awareness about online romance scams, also called confidence fraud. In this type of fraud, scammers take advantage of people looking for romantic partners on dating websites, apps, or social media by obtaining access to their financial or personal identifying information. Romance scams are prevalent during…
Read MoreSenior Financial Safety Tool Bulletin – December 2021
Government Impersonators Scam
Senior Financial Safety Tool Newsletter
New York Needs a Fair Marketplace: Memorandum in support of A2495A/S6414
National Senior Fraud Awareness Day
submitted by Kristen Orr, Tech Paralegal May is Older Americans Month, and National Senior Fraud Awareness Day is May 15th. Though older adults on average lose more money to fraud than other age groups, they are still the least likely age group to report that loss. Be on the lookout for these scams affecting seniors.…
Read MoreUnlocking Financial Capability for Seniors
submitted by Kristen Orr, Tech Paralegal April is National Financial Capability Month. Being financially capable means having the knowledge and the confidence to take charge of your financial wellbeing. You can take charge on your own, but it’s also okay to recognize that you need assistance and enlist appropriate help. Being active and engaged in…
Read MoreScams: Learn the Red Flags during National Consumer Protection Week
The month of March began with National Consumer Protection Week. The FTC has recently reported that Americans lost upwards of $3.3 billion to scams and fraud in 2020. This is almost double the amount lost in 2019! Just in New York State, which had the 9th highest rate of fraud reports to the FTC in…
Read MoreDebt Collection Basics and Exempt Income from Judgment
submitted by Brandy Hernandez-Hamil, Paralegal The term “judgment proof” is often used when referring to an individual who may not be subject to income garnishments or property liens from creditors for a debt. There are many requirements to become judgment proof, however. The information below can be helpful to determine your rights when you are…
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