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Beware of Scammers Presenting 'Free-Trial Offers'
We have all heard that phrase, "there is no such thing as a free ride" - This saying is more true than ever today. In the digital age, there are so many 'free' offers and product trials online that t…
Published on 5 years, 6 months ago
Mailbox Theft and Check Fraud
One topic that we have discussed repeatedly is check fraud. Check fraud is a topic that keeps coming up, and it is no surprise that there are increased incidents of fraud during tax season and the ar…
Published on 5 years, 7 months ago
May is Elder Abuse Awareness Month
May is elder abuse awareness month. In the United States, we estimate that 1 out of every 10 seniors, ages 65+, are victims of abuse. As many as 1 in 5 seniors are exploited financially. Surprisingly…
Published on 5 years, 7 months ago
COVID-19 VIRUS SCAMS
COVID-19 VIRUS SCAMS by Hub for Podcasting
Published on 5 years, 7 months ago
Montecito Bank & Trust Warning about Dropping off Checks in Mailboxes and Pay to Pay (P2P) Scams
Beware of dropping off payments in mailboxes as scammers are literally fishing them out--and altering the payee and/or amount. Also, a warning about being contacted through emails and texts by scam…
Published on 5 years, 7 months ago
SWEEPSTAKES SCAMS
SWEEPSTAKES SCAMS by Hub for Podcasting
Published on 5 years, 8 months ago
IMPOSTOR SCAMS
IMPOSTOR SCAMS by Hub for Podcasting
Published on 5 years, 8 months ago
WHAT IS IC3?
WHAT IS IC3? by Hub for Podcasting
Published on 5 years, 8 months ago
Montecito Bank & Trust Issues a Warning about Mail Theft
As more people are sheltering in place, crooks are actually stealing mail from private and public mailboxes. They look for mail containing checks that they can alter and cash themselves. Don't mis…
Published on 5 years, 8 months ago
HOLD YOUR HORSES! (A Phony Site Takes Money for Horses, and Doesn't Deliver)
A gentleman who thought he had purchased horses from a legitimate seller was scammed by a crook who didn't deliver. But you'll be inspired when you hear how he managed to turn the tables on the scam…
Published on 5 years, 8 months ago