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Watch Out For “Free Roof Inspections”

With the warmer weather and summer storms, roofing scams become more common. BBB Scam Tracker frequently receives reports of shady “free” roof inspections. Homeowners should be on the lookout for these cons. (Read More)

The Surge in Telemedicine Fraud During the Pandemic

NBC News was given an exclusive look into the Department of Justice headquarters as a strike force investigates telemedicine fraud growing to new levels. Telemedicine has made health care more accessible during the pandemic, but hundreds of rules for Medicaid and Medicare were relaxed. U.S. Assistant Attorney General Kenneth Polite says that also led toContinue reading “The Surge in Telemedicine Fraud During the Pandemic”

(Webinar Event) Consumer Scams Targeting Medicare Beneficiaries

Date/Time: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 from 10am – 12pm Join Arlington County VICAP to learn: Misleading Sales Tactics & Scamming Practices Medicare Marketing Violations & Enrollment Fraud Consequences to Beneficiaries Best Practices to Protect Older Adults from Scams Register 1 of 2 Ways: Email MedicareHelp@arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-1725

It’s Financial Literacy Month: Protect Yourself from Scammers

April kicks off Financial Literacy Month, which is often about managing your money and building savings. But this month, we want to talk about protecting what you have, and what you’re building, from scammers. Scammers are good at what they do. They target people of all backgrounds, ages, and income levels with sophisticated ways toContinue reading “It’s Financial Literacy Month: Protect Yourself from Scammers”

Give Yourself a Spring Digital Makeover

The weather is warming in some parts of the country, inspiring people to clean up or clear out cluttter. The one area many people overlook isn’t the corner of a room or a forgotten closet; it’s the probably the digital device on which you’re reading this article. We use our phones to shop, scroll throughContinue reading “Give Yourself a Spring Digital Makeover”

(Webinar Event) Consumer Scams Targeting Medicare Beneficiaries

(Webinar Event) Fraud: Take Steps to Protect Yourself

Date/Time: March 25, 2022 from 11am – 12pm Hosted by Virginia Hospital Center, join Arlington County VICAP and Arlington County Police Department to learn: Medicare Scams & Fraudulent Requests to Include Prescription Drug Fraud How to Prevent, Detect, and Report Fraud Top Tips, Red Flags, & Resources to Enhance the Security of Older Adults

(Webinar Event) Consumer Scams Targeting Medicare Beneficiaries

Crooks Use Fear of Missing Out to Scam Consumers

When an old high school friend popped up on Facebook Messenger recently, Sue was delighted. When the friend mentioned a $50,000 government grant she’d just received, Sue wanted in. With $18,000 in home repairs looming, why miss out when others were getting help? “The government seemed to be throwing out all sorts of stimulus funds,”Continue reading “Crooks Use Fear of Missing Out to Scam Consumers”