Tag Archives: scams

The “Pig-butchering” scam – Beware!

Posted on July 29, 2023 by Mary Kelly

This scam comes out of Southeast Asia. As all scammers will do, they first take their time in conversation by some means to build up your confidence in them. “The scammer’s goal is not to ask for money but coax … Continue reading →

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Scams hit real estate…Sellers & Landlords need to know this….

Posted on December 31, 2022 by Mary Kelly

DECEMBER 1, 2022 Fake Sellers, Fake Landlords: What’s Real Anymore? By Meredith Caruso “The advice for anyone you meet in real estate? Trust but verify – which means don’t fully trust anyone who isn’t your mother. Scammers continually find new … Continue reading →

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Review: Edward Jones “Protect financial accounts…” (internet-security)

Posted on December 29, 2022 by Mary Kelly

Review: Edward Jones Protect Financial accounts from “cyberthieves” {Jones, E. (2022, December 28). Protect financial accounts from “cyberthieves”. Waycross Journal-Herald, pp. 5–5. Reported by John Pfaff in Financial Focus. John Plaff, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones, 608 Jane St., Waycross, Georgia, … Continue reading →

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Internet scams

Posted on December 26, 2022 by Mary Kelly

by Mary Kelly Please be careful! Spams, scams, and hacks are on the rise. And if you are an older adult (and more so if you can be identified as being single or a widow/widower), you are a target! See … Continue reading →

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