Nov 19 2019
AARP and the Colorado State Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division (CPD) held a November webinar on Avoiding Holiday Scams. Webinar hosts included AARP’s Mark Fetterhoff and CPD’s Jan Zavislan. Mark and Jan explained the ElderWatch program as funded by the CO state and AARP, which helps AARP members and the public with education and reporting …
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Nov 13 2019
In today’s electronic world, criminals have turned to a variety of cybercrimes, using computers and emails to steal the personal information of unsuspecting victims. They then use that information to steal from them, ruin their credit and financial records. As more people have mobile phones, criminals have turned to phone scams. We’ve all heard of …
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Nov 13 2019
There are a number of scams that are happening RIGHT NOW in Denver and the surrounding areas. Please make “how to avoid being scammed or spoofed” part of your Thanksgiving meal. We know, the topic isn’t exciting, but your friends and family will be so THANKFUL that you shared these warnings. Here are the top …
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Jul 09 2019
CRAIGS LIST — 1. Scammer wants to purchase your item by mailing a certified check to you via overnight USPS – when you cash the check they will have their shipping company pick up the item when you have the cash from their check in hand. NOTE: THEIR CHECK IS PHONY. You will lose your …
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Dec 05 2017
The 2017 holiday season is upon us and Better Business Bureau wants to help consumers and donors shop smart and give wisely. These tips are for a safe holiday season. • Gift Receipts: Always ask for a gift receipt. The recipient can return a gift that’s not just right. • Warranty Information: Inquire about the …
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Apr 18 2016
It’s one thing to spend a few dollars once in a blue moon when the Powerball prize is almost a billion dollars, but it’s a whole other matter to spend a few dollars, and then a few more and then maybe a lot more to enter nefarious sweepstakes and foreign lotteries on a regular basis. …
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Mar 01 2016
Most people get help filing their taxes, either from computer software or a professional tax preparer. Scams have some consumers concerned about who they can trust with their financial data and private information. A paid tax return preparer is primarily responsible for the overall, substantive accuracy of your tax return(s). If there is a problem …
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