The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported that prizes, sweepstakes, and lotteries; internet services; and business and job opportunities rounded out the top five fraud categories,…
Verve, a Credit UnionMay 12, 2022
In the U.S., there are more than 6 billion text messages sent each day—that’s 16 million per minute! And with this many messages being sent,…
Mindy PetrackApril 25, 2022
November and December are filled with holidays, which also often means increased shopping. In the U.S., people plan to spend nearly $1,000 on Christmas gifts,…
Mindy PetrackJanuary 11, 2022
'Tis the season for giving…gifts, donations, time and more. The holidays bring a certain cheery-ness and togetherness brought on by a season of thankfulness and…
Mindy PetrackDecember 14, 2021
‘Tis the season for… unwanted and fraudulent package delivery messages? When online shopping increases, so too, do the opportunities for fraudsters to take advantage of…
Mindy PetrackDecember 8, 2021
It’s after 8 p.m. and you’re snuggled up with a comfy blanket (and maybe a fur baby or two) and your trusty device, thumbing through…
Mindy PetrackSeptember 20, 2021
With talks of student loan cancellations swirling around, it can be difficult not to get your hopes up by scammers promising student loan forgiveness. How…
Mindy PetrackJune 3, 2021
Keeping your belongings, especially your money, safe has been a challenge, well, since forever. While hiding your cash under your mattress, inside a wall, piano…
Mindy PetrackMay 28, 2021
As more recycling facilities opt to no longer accept shredded paper, recently impacting residents in Wisconsin’s Outagamie, Winnebago and Brown Counties, you might be left…
Mindy PetrackApril 9, 2021
We love finding new ways to take care of finances, especially when it comes to paying friends and family quickly and securely, and without cash.…
Verve, a Credit UnionMarch 30, 2021
The saying, “you get what you pay for” rings true for many products and services, such as a $13,000 car compared to a $300 one,…
Mindy PetrackNovember 9, 2020
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