they-launch-a-series-with-information-to-avoid-being-victims-of-financial-fraudThey launch a series with information to avoid being victims of financial fraud
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By Jorge Vazquez

Aug 27, 2023, 09:00 AM EDT

GOBankingRates is launching the “Keep Your Money Safe” series, which provides data and research along with expert advice to help readers recognize red flags when faced with different financial situations.

“Keep Your Money Safe” covers topics ranging from protecting your Social Security checks to avoiding credit card scams. He provides expert advice on how to protect yourself and your money, while also raising awareness of a variety of financial scams.

Throughout the United States, criminals use sophisticated methods to steal money and personal information through scams, fraud, and identity theft. With losses so steep at a time when many are experiencing increasing financial vulnerability, GOBankingRates is examining the state of financial fraud across the country and providing readers with expert advice on how to protect their finances.

“Our featured series ‘Keep Your Money Safe’ comes at an essential time as cybercrime has become a multi-billion dollar industry affecting both ordinary people and Fortune 500 companies,” said Katie Wudel, Chief Content Officer at GOBankingRates. . “This crucial series will provide our readers with vital tools and information in the fight against scams, fraud, identity theft and more. We are excited that a global leader in cybersecurity like LifeLock has joined us in sponsoring this important initiative.”

“Keep Your Money Safe” also features data from exclusive surveys of victims who have experienced identity theft, financial scams, and fraud.

“Four in 10 Americans have been the victim of financial fraud, scam, and/or theft in their lifetime, and more than half of that group never got all their money back, and nearly a third (30%) never got any of the funds back. stolen,” said Andrew Murray, Principal Researcher for Content Data at GOBankingRates. “With those insights alone, one can see how important it is in 2023 and beyond to not only be very vigilant, but also do everything you can to keep your money safe.”

To check “Keep Your Money Safe”, go here.

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