Online and off, beware of scammers

Recently more of my clients and friends have been talking about scams they fell or almost fell for, so I decided to write a series of articles to build awareness about dishonest schemes that confront us in person and via internet, email, mail or phone. The more I listen to stories and research about scams, the more I realize how easy it is to get tricked. In our competitive commerce, we are taught to look for “great deals,” “romance,” “ways to win or to get rich,” “a better job,” “best living environment,” “better health” and “beauty.” We try to pay our taxes on time and so get nervous when we get contacted about money owed to the IRS. These are the areas in which scams are blooming! Read More at Fauquier Times