Dear Commander Bun Bun, On Tuesday, I read Mr. Farr's article about the marriage scam, and was upset to see this is happening. I wanted to tell you about another instance in which my grandmother was scammed out of her money, … [Read more...]
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Critter Corner: Protecting My Mother from Scams
Dear Angel, I recently visited my 80-year old mother, who is in the early stages of dementia. I noticed boxes of items that were mailed to her, including tons of magazines about body building and deep sea fishing (both of which … [Read more...]
Tax Scam Alert
Over the past several weeks, hundreds of Fairfax County residents have received phone calls from scammers who tell them “Your driver’s license has been suspended. You will be arrested. You will be deported. We are on our way to … [Read more...]
Beware of Deed Scam
Last week was National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), a campaign that encourages consumers to take full advantage of their rights and make better-informed decisions. Unfortunately, scams never stop. The NCPW website offers a way … [Read more...]
Senior Citizens- Avoid Getting Scammed
Agencies tracking Americans older than 65 and baby boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) agree that scams aimed at seniors are on the rise. However, exact numbers are hard to come by because of underreporting. The few statistics … [Read more...]
Ask the Expert: My Brother Received a Deed Processing Notice in the Mail- Is it Real or a Scam?
Q. My 65-year old brother, Sam, recently transferred his residence to a Living Trust PlusTM. Last week, he received a "Deed Processing Notice" in the mail that looks a lot like a bill from the U.S. government. There was a date … [Read more...]