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Last year, the Montana Office of Consumer Protection prevented Montanans from losing $526,000 to scammers and recovered $267,000 for customers who filed business complaints. A total potential loss of $770,000 was reported to OCP by individuals who were targeted by scammers but did not pay them. Protect yourself and loved ones from scammers by using common sense and doing your due diligence: be skeptical, ask around, and never give money to someone you don't know. Montanans can report any phone, email, or mail scams to the Montana Department of Justice’s Office of Consumer Protection at contactocp@mt.gov, or 406-444-4500 (toll-free: 800-481-6896), or online at dojmt.gov/consumer.

Happy Friday! Its time for the next segment in the "CU Fight Fraud" series! This is when I highlight credit unions that are actively fighting fraud and doing a great job of promoting fraud awareness! Holy Moly today's featured credit union Granite State Credit Union is doing things RIGHT. I won't lie, I may have geeked 🤓 out a little too HARD on this one! "In a world where fraud lurks 🚩 around every corner.....there is a new team in town; - Here to keep you updated 📰 on trending fraud; - Share tips to keep your personal information safe 🔒, and; - To answer all your fraud related questions. ❓ If there is something strange on your debit card....who you gonna call? 📞 GSCU SCAM BUSTERS!" 👻 They have released several fraud awareness videos that highlighted Online Safety Tips, Mailbox Theft and Check Fraud, Home Repair Scams and Charity Scams. They even released a series of episodes on "Fraud Terminology". This series helps their members "boost their fraud literacy so they can better identify scams and fight fraud". This team is doing a phenomenal job!! 👏👏👏 For Valentine's Day 💝 they released a new episode of Scam Busters featuring "Romance Scams". The final piece of advice in that video was for members to "Find someone that finds your heart 💘 more valuable than your bank 💵 account!" What a powerful statement! Now for the serious business... How do I get one of those awesome Scam Busters uniforms? 🕵️♀️ Let me know if you like this type of content in the comments or if you have a credit union you think should be highlighted! #CUFightFraud #CUFraudFighter #CURockstar #fraudawareness #fraudsavvyculture 

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As a new homeowner, your list of to-dos and concerns can be lengthy. So why add worrying about protecting yourself from wire fraud to the list? Instead, let Stewart Title and CertifID do the protecting for you. 🔐 Contact us to learn more about how we use CertifID in the closing process. https://lnkd.in/g_TZEUVF #CertifID #WireFraudProtection #StewartTitle

When we hear about an MC that has double brokered or stolen a load of freight, we still vet that carrier before we put them on The Bannon Report websites DNU list. This is how we learn about the latest fraud techniques they are using. Quite often while vetting those reported, we find other MC associations that require vetting, and often, those associations meet the criteria to be a concern. TBR users will recognize those carriers with a recommendation of "Thoroughly vet if planning to use this carrier". Over the last year, our list of reported fraud, and MCs labeled "Thoroughly Vet", has grown to over 11,000 MC #'s. And many of those "Thoroughly Vet" have become, "Double Broker Incident Reported". Sometimes, we find enough about a new carrier to skip the "Thoroughly Vet" recommendation and send them right to the DNU pile.

Consumers should always insist that any contractor or vendor making a site visit to a home or business present their monitored ShieldScore before entering. Vendor at the door, know their score! www.shieldhub.com https://lnkd.in/gbM8GVPv #backgroundscreening #kyc #aarp #identityverification #identitytheft #facilitiesmanagement #appraisalmanagement #pdc #inspections

Can You Spot the Scam? Always look closely for these differences in tone, approach or request. Stay vigilant, stay informed. Which do you think is the scam? comment down below 👇🏾 #Scamstall #ScamAwareness #SpotTheScam

Beware of Credit Card Skimmers: A Must-Watch for Every Professional In today's world, it's not just about protecting your personal information online but also in the physical world. Credit card skimmers at gas pumps are a growing threat. Discover how simple vigilance, like checking card readers and keypad overlays, can save you from financial theft. Full story and prevention tips in our latest video. 👉 Message me for some recommendations. FOLLOW FOR MORE ▶️  Jeff Glines LIKE SAVE & FOLLOW 📱 Jeff Glines 💰 Jeff Glines 🔥 Jeff Glines  #ScamPrevention #CustomerSafety #CreditCardSecurity #MerchaMax #ZeroDiner #PaymentProcessing #BusinessOwner #CreditCardProcessing #MerchantServices

🚨 Scam Alert: UCR Discount Offers 🚨 Hey Eclipse DOT Fam! Dan Greer here, sharing a crucial alert about some recent scam tactics we've encountered. Scammers are promoting "discounted UCR filings," claiming to offer government discounts. Let's be clear: the government doesn’t do discounts for UCR filings. These offers are scams, plain and simple. With over 20 years in the transportation and DOT compliance sector, we've seen it all. Here's what you need to know: 💎No Government Discounts: Beware of any UCR discount offers—they're not legit. 💎Trust the Experts: At Eclipse DOT, we provide honest, gimmick-free guidance through the complexities of compliance. 💎Protect Your Business: Don't let scams lead to unnecessary fines and penalties. Building trust and providing reliable advice is our top priority. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach out. Let's keep your operations smooth and secure. #ScamAlert #DOTCompliance #UCRFiling #TransportationIndustry #EclipseDOT #BusinessSafety