The Modern Wallet Blog

Don't Get Caught in a Pyramid Scheme

Let’s look at what constitutes a pyramid scheme and how to avoid falling for one.

Beware Tech Support Scams

The FTC is warning of a surge in tech support scams, many of which can be difficult to spot.

Fake Check Scams On The Rise

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) released a report warning about a spike in fake check scams across the country. 

5 Scams To Watch For After The Holidays

The mad holiday rush may be over, but scammers aren’t slowing down.

Beware of Blackmailing Scams!

Blackmail and extortion are some of the oldest tricks in the book — because they work.

Don't Get Caught in a Free Trial Scam!

You know what they say: “If it’s too good to be true, it probably isn’t.” And yet, dozens of people fall for scams that promise them the moon — and they don’t realize they’ve been played until it’s too late.

What Can I Do About Robocalls?

Are you sick of grabbing your ringing phone only to find a robocaller on the other end? Those automatic calls are enough to make anyone go bonkers. Read on for the inside scoop on robocalls and what you can do about them.

Smishing Scams

Text messaging has come under attack as one of the most vulnerable mediums for identity theft and more. Here’s what you need to know about an SMS message-based scam called “smishing.” 

Debit Card Safety

How do you pay for your purchases? It may be instinct for you to pull out any piece of plastic without thinking, but your random card of choice might not be the safest way to pay. 

Beware of Social Media Scams!

Over the last few years, social media scams have exploded, with fake Twitter and Facebook profiles increasing by 100% in just one year. That also means there are several types of social media scams, most which involve a phishing scheme component.

Phone Cloning and Digital Self Defense

Did you know it’s possible to clone a phone? It involves copying the identity of one phone to another. In fact, in today’s digital world, when we use them for everything from ordering an Uber to paying for purchases, mobile phones can be a major source of security breaches. And as frightening as it sounds, the only thing a hacker needs to launch a major attack is your phone number.

10 Tax Scams to Avoid

The IRS often warns consumers about tax scams this time of year. While it's important to be vigilant as you work with your tax preparer or do your own yearly tax filing, watch out for many of these scams that happen year-round. If you come across any of these, consider it a red flag.

Updates On The Equifax Breach

It’s been several weeks since the massive Equifax data breach became public knowledge. While there are still more questions than answers, lots of factors have been clarified. 

Beware Of Phishing Scams!

There has been a recent upsurge in phishing scams involving credit union brands.  In all phishing scams, the scammer poses as a legitimate business or service provider where the victim may have familiarity. In this case, they claim to represent your credit union.

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