🛡️ SCAM PREVENTION TIP: Don’t Trust—Verify.

by Thomas Alber | Apr 14, 2025 | For the Public, latest-news

Social media scammers often impersonate real professionals or law enforcement agents using fake profiles and AI-generated headshots.Stay Safe:Be cautious of urgent or emotional messagesVerify identities and credentials through official channelsNever share passwords,...

🔒 Scam Prevention Tip: Watch Out for Phishing Emails! 📨🐟

by Thomas Alber | Apr 12, 2025 | For the Public, latest-news

🔒 Scam Prevention Tip: Watch Out for Phishing Emails! 📨🐟Phishing emails are designed to look official and trick you into clicking malicious links or giving up personal info.🚨 Red Flags:❌ Urgent subject lines like “Account Suspended” or “Unusual Activity Detected”❌...

💰 Scam Awareness Tip: Stay Sharp During Tax Season! 💰

by Thomas Alber | Apr 12, 2025 | For the Public, latest-news

💰 Scam Awareness Tip: Stay Sharp During Tax Season! 💰Scammers ramp up during tax time, pretending to be from the IRS or tax services to trick you into sending money or giving up sensitive info.🚨 Common Tax Season Scams:❌ Fake IRS calls demanding immediate payment❌...

⚠️ Scam Awareness Tip: Beware of Overpayment Scams! ⚠️

by Thomas Alber | Apr 11, 2025 | For the Public, latest-news

⚠️ Scam Awareness Tip: Beware of Overpayment Scams! ⚠️Scammers “accidentally” send you too much money (via check, PayPal, or other transfers) and ask you to refund the extra amount. The catch? Their payment is fake, but your refund is real.🚨 Red Flags:❌...

⚠️ Scam Awareness Tip: Beware of Fake Debt Collectors! ⚠️

by Thomas Alber | Apr 10, 2025 | For the Public, latest-news

⚠️ Scam Awareness Tip: Beware of Fake Debt Collectors! ⚠️Scammers pose as debt collectors to intimidate you into paying fake debts. They use aggressive threats, fake lawsuits, and false legal claims to pressure victims.🚨 Red Flags:❌ They demand immediate payment over...

🚨 SCAM ALERT: FAKE FEDERAL AGENTS! 🚨

by Thomas Alber | Apr 9, 2025 | For the Public, latest-news

I’m working with a victim who was targeted by a scammer pretending to be a federal agent. They were told their Social Security number was compromised and being used for criminal activity. Then came the fake credentials, phony legal documents, and endless lies.The...