Identity Theft & Fraud
Learn how to avoid consumer fraud and get tips on protecting your financial privacy.
- How to Avoid Investment Scams
- When it comes to investing, the old saying, “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” is excellent advice. Yet statistics issued by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission show that, every year, Americans lose more than a billion dollars to...
- Five Steps To Prevent Fraud in Your Business
- Every year, businesses all over the country lose billions of dollars to employee fraud. And while the big companies make the headlines, small- and medium-sized businesses are equally — and sometimes more — at risk, primarily due to a lack of...
- Don't Let Thieves and Con Artists Ruin Your Holidays
- Unfortunately, not everyone is filled with the spirit of peace and good will during the holidays. This time of year is peak season for criminals. The Virginia Society of CPAs recommends a number of steps you can take to avoid falling prey to...
- Identity Theft: Don't Let It Happen To You
- Could you become a victim of identity theft? It’s more likely than you might expect. Identity theft occurs when someone uses your identification — such as your Social Security Number or credit card number — without authorization in order to...
- How To Protect Your Financial Privacy
- What steps have you taken to keep your financial information and personal records confidential? You may be surprised to learn how many honest — and dishonest — people could have access to the details of your financial life. If you want to...
- Don't Be a Victim of Consumer Fraud
- Consumer fraud is big business. An estimated 13.5 percent of American adults were identified as fraud victims in one study by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). There are many different types of crimes involved, including tax refund scams,...
- Avoiding Scams When Searching for Scholarships
- Tuition and fees can add up to well over $30,000 at some universities. Many parents hope their children can secure a scholarship so that they can further their education without exhausting the family’s savings. With scholarship dollars often hard...
- Protecting Your Child Against Identity Theft
- Is someone using your child’s Social Security number or other personal information to commit fraud? Unfortunately, the number of cases of identity theft committed against children is on the rise, according to the Federal Trade Commission. And...
- Medical Identity Theft: Don't Be a Victim
- Many people are familiar with identity theft, in which con artists use another person’s personal information to commit fraud. Identity theft encompasses a range of crimes, from using a stolen credit card to make an illegal purchase to employing a...
- Don’t Get Scammed When Making Travel Plans
- Many people take vacations or visit family at this time of year. That’s the good news. The bad news is that there are a number of scams that unsuspecting travelers can fall victim to if they are not careful. The Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA)...
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