Tag Archives: scams

  1. IRS Scam is latest senior scam: Avoid & report!

    An IRS scam that targets seniors and others is the latest, says the IRS. This IRS scam targets people across the nation, including recent immigrants. Callers claiming to be from the IRS tell intended victims they owe taxes and … Continue

  2. Phone Scams: not on this Nana!

    75 year old Dottie Hamm got the phone call that we all dread: her grandson was in trouble in a foreign country and asking for bail money to get out of jail. Lucky for Dottie, she kept her … Continue

  3. Scams: beware magazine renewal offers

    This article, Magazine Renewals are Often Not a Favor, was written by Russ Van Arsdale of Northeast CONTACT, and published on their blog as well as the Bangor Daily News Consumer Forum. Magazine Renewal are Often Not … Continue

  4. Maine Seniors: Avoiding Scams

    Are you worried that someone you love is going to fall victim to some sort of fraud or scam? Well, Maine Office of Securities, AARP/Maine and the Maine Attorney General’s office are working together to start a … Continue

  5. Becoming Financially Wary in an Electronic World

    I heard about something the other day that I thought I should pass along. An acquaintance of mine had her checkbook stolen. Before she could notify her bank, the thieves were able to go to the local … Continue