Having a charged cellphone provides a sense of security. As smartphones and portable devices became the standard, many businesses and public places adapted by providing USB or USB-C ports in addition to electrical outlets. This way, you can plug directly …
ATM fraud is on the rise. Here are 12 ways to protect yourself and your account from theft! Look for recent device modifications. Bulky keypads, electrical tape, fresh glue, unworn plastic, etc. These usually mean the device has been tampered …
Diamond Valley Federal Credit Union is proud to recognize an outstanding group of students selected as our 2026 Scholarship Recipients. These young leaders represent academic excellence, community involvement, and a commitment to shaping a brighter future. Meet this year’s honorees: …
Remote work is more popular than ever. In many roles, you can attend high-level corporate meetings, close important deals and work full-time, all without changing out of your sweatpants. Unfortunately, remote work has increased work-at-home scams. Here’s what you need …
From revolutionizing industries like healthcare and finance to replacing jobs in publishing and graphics, artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world. Unfortunately, scammers are also using AI to con victims out of money and personal info. Here’s what you need …
Spring is a great time of year to clear your house of accumulated junk and make it sparkle. Why not do the same for your finances? Junk can accumulate there, too. In fact, some of your money matters may need …
Scammers follow the money, which means they’ve got their hands in cryptocurrency as well as traditional USD. Here are five cryptocurrency scams to watch out for: 1. Bitcoin investment scams In this ruse, a scammer reaches out to crypto investors …
If there were a song about keeping yourself safe from financial scams, the chorus would be “Check your credit report!” Practically speaking, what does that mean? How can that single piece of advice protect you? Though it sounds like an …
Q: My family is growing out of our current home and we’re desperate for more living space. My house can also use a major face-lift. I’m wondering: should I move to a new house, or make some major improvements to my …
It’s tax refund season! How are you going to be spending the pile of cash from Uncle Sam? Of course, you can use some of your tax refund to indulge responsibly. If you’ve been wanting to buy yourself a new …
If you’re hiring a contractor to make improvements on your home, be alert! Home improvement scams are more common than you may think, and they can cost you. Here are 8 ways to spot a home improvement scam. 1. The …
Tax season is a stressful time. Once that return is filed and out the door, most people would prefer to never think of it again. That mindset is exactly what scam artists are counting on. The Treasury Inspector General for …
