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10/03/2024

🚨 Beware of Post-Hurricane Scams After Hurricane Helene 🚨

As communities begin to rebuild after Hurricane Helene, scammers are unfortunately also making their move. From fake charities to contractor fraud, these criminals prey on vulnerable individuals during times of crisis.

🛑 Here’s what you need to watch out for:

🔹 Fake Charity Scams - Always verify organizations before donating. 🔹 Contractor Fraud - Verify licenses, don’t pay upfront, and get everything in writing.

🔹 FEMA Impersonators - FEMA never charges for its services, so be cautious of unsolicited calls asking for money or personal info.

🌩️ Why It Matters: When disaster strikes, these scams can add insult to injury by causing financial loss and emotional distress. Protect yourself and your community by staying informed.

🔐 How to Protect Yourself:

Research before donating (use Charity Navigator or the BBB).

Verify contractors by checking their credentials.

Be cautious of unsolicited requests for personal information.

🛡️ Share this post to spread awareness and help protect those recovering from Hurricane Helene!

Full article: https://blog.defend-id.com/2024/10/03/post-hurricane-scams-hurricane-helene/

Learn how to protect yourself from post-hurricane scams following Hurricane Helene. Discover common frauds like fake charities, contractor scams, FEMA impersonators, and more. Stay safe with these tips on identifying and reporting disaster fraud.

11/16/2023

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07/07/2022

Traveling with friends and is often a highlight of the summer! But we need to be aware that Identity Theft while on can ruin it all!

Although summertime is a time to , vacationers can be a sandbox of fun for Identity thieves who know you may have your guard down. While you stay on a budget the bad guys are living their best lives with an all-inclusive view into your world and finances.

Here are a few things to remember before you kick back!

🏖 Clean out our wallet: Only take the forms of payment you need. If you have your purse or wallet stolen it is easier to remember what cards you have and quicker to limit your exposure.

🏖 Public WiFi: open access WiFi is never a good idea period. Open WiFi while on vacation is a bad idea because it is exactly the environment the bad guys are looking to exploit. We strongly suggest using a VPN while on any network that is not yours! READ MORE HERE: Public WiFi is Putting You at Risk

🏖 Social Media: This one is hard! We all want to share our fun with the world, naturally. You also tell the world you are not at home, and how long you will be away in many cases. Never a good idea.

🏖 Put your mail on hold: arrange to have all important documents delivered electronically. Additionally, contact the post office to place a hold on your mail.

🏖 Check bank accounts and credit cards: be aware of charges and amounts you have on your accounts and cards. You can also set up alerts to let you know when certain spending or account limits are met.

🏖 Use hotel safes: Place anything that has personal information on it that you don’t need in the room safe. This way it isn’t on your person and reduces the risk of it being lost.

🏖 Protect your phone: it seems like we should not have to say this but if you do not have a password or biometrics on your phone, set it up before you go

We can’t say this will eliminate identity theft while on vacation or any other time. However, we can say these are always great practices to follow. So before you set sail, do what you can to reduce your risks of Identity theft while on vacation.

12/16/2021

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11/24/2021

Thank you to all of our partners and clients! We wish you all an amazing holiday and are very grateful for you all.

11/16/2021

The growing gap between health spans and life spans makes long-term care planning increasingly important. Dr. Ken Dychtwald shares his insights on what you can do to plan ahead for your future. Join him for a webinar you can’t afford to miss.

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11/13/2021

Caregiving needs and preferences have become an increasingly important topic of conversation over the past year. Dr. Ken Dychtwald — CEO and Founder of Age Wave — discusses the growing gap between health spans and life spans, and what you and your loved ones should be discussing.

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11/11/2021

The need for long-term care is becoming more of a “when” than an “if.” Industry expert Ken Dychtwald shares his experience with aging and what you can do to be prepared. Attend his webinar to see how you can plan ahead for the unexpected.
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11/11/2021

Happy Veterans Day. We are all truly grateful for your service!

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11/09/2021

Is Life insurance part of your financial plan?

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11/08/2021

Life insurance has been on your to-do list since the New Year. And as hectic as life has been, you still have not gotten it done. The good news is, you can still get that checked off as a completed resolution before the end of the year!

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10/18/2021

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