How to Avoid Financial Scams

From the U.S. News & World Report website

If you think you’re impervious to financial scams, think again. Fraudsters are an ever-present threat, stealing your personal information and exploiting your weaknesses to get access to your money and account information.

In 2017, cybercrime impacted the lives of more than 143 million Americans, costing them $19.4 billion, according to the Norton Cyber Security Insights Report.

So, whether you’re looking to recognize and dodge investing scams, money-transfer scams, online dating scams or credit card scams, here’s what to know about avoiding financial fraud.