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What to know about SIM hijacking 11/23/2018 08:55pm • Q: What exactly is SIM hijacking, and how do I prevent it from happening to me? Our smartphones have become one of the most important devices we use on a daily basis, because so much of our lives are wrapped up in them. I often refer to them as a remote control for our lives, because we can accom Prince George's Co. police urge online buyers, sellers to beware when meeting in person 11/18/2018 07:37am • WASHINGTON — Prince George's County police said that robbers have been targeting victims recently using classified ad apps and online vendor sites, and they want you to be careful as the holiday season ramps up. Police said the cases have a similarity: Victims agreed to meet the suspect or susp How to Avoid Medicare Scams 11/12/2018 07:00pm • According to the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud, scams against government and private health care insurers form the largest type of insurance fraud -- by far. No one knows exactly how much money is lost through health care fraud, but it is likely in the tens of billions of dollars a year, the gro 10 Biggest Student Loan Repayment Mistakes 11/04/2018 07:00pm • Repaying your student loans quickly can help you pay less.Many Americans are still paying off student loans after age 40, according to a recent survey by Credit Karma, a personal finance company that offers free credit scores. The average student debt balance among 2017 college graduates, according Were you called by a Social Security scammer? Feds issue warning 11/01/2018 01:53pm • WASHINGTON — Beware of calls from people claiming they'll increase or cut off your social security benefits in exchange for information — and be skeptical if their caller ID says they're from the Social Security Administration, the Federal Trade Commission said Monday. The Feds issued a warni How to Help Aging Parents Manage Portfolios 10/21/2018 08:00pm • Sooner or later everyone loses a step, and the results can be disastrous for older investors who choose overly risky holdings, forget to monitor their portfolio or fall prey to con artists. At some point their children may feel it's time step in with responses from the mild (making a few suggestion Data Doctors: What to do if you fall for a Microsoft support scam 10/11/2018 07:12am • Q: What should I do if I fell for a scammer claiming to be Microsoft and let him into my computer? A: The sophistication level being used to con people into thinking that they are talking to Microsoft continues to evolve. Even the most levelheaded folks can be convinced by a skilled con man, e 7 Things You Should Know About Tenant Rights 10/10/2018 08:00pm • The radiator crapped out in your apartment, and your landlord hasn't responded to your emails or answered the phone for two days. As much as you love your new winter coat, wearing it while you watch TV -- and while you sleep -- isn't your idea of fun. The arctic chill may have you thinking: At what DC police: Phone scammers are impersonating officers 10/10/2018 01:21pm • WASHINGTON — Scammers are working the phones again, D.C. police warn. This time, the crooks' angle involves the use of "spoofing" technology, which makes the call appear like it's coming from a Police Department number. The aggressive callers ask for money or personal information. Usually, p 11 ways to make your retirement more relaxing 10/04/2018 08:00pm • With no job to tie you down, retirement is meant to be a relaxing time. However, your newfound freedom and leisure time can quickly become stress-inducing if you spend too much time fretting about your finances. To better manage that anxiety, here are 11 clever strategies to take some of the fina Do You Need a Tax Attorney? 10/01/2018 08:00pm • If filing your tax forms is typically a seamless and straightforward process, you may not consider turning to a tax professional or accountant for help preparing a return. However, in other cases, seeking assistance from a tax attorney may be unavoidable, depending on your financial situation. For The Truth About Credit Card Debt Settlement 09/30/2018 08:00pm • In general, your credit card company wants its money back -- all of it. Part of your agreement when using the card is that you'll pay back all the charges you've made, plus any interest and fees that you accrue. But, in some cases, credit card issuers realize that getting everything you owe simply i Universities respond to extortion schemes targeting Asian students 09/24/2018 04:42am • WASHINGTON — Area universities are alerting their international students about an extortion scheme that has targeted Asian students in Washington. Johns Hopkins University acknowledges that two of its students were contacted in the scheme, and a D.C. Police report indicates that one student los Ready to make a donation? Here's how to vet a charity online 09/21/2018 05:02am • Q: Are there any online resources for vetting charities before I make a donation? Charity fraud scams are an ongoing problem, with the expected increase whenever a disaster strikes. Clever fraudsters have become very good at tugging at heartstrings to elicit donations to what will appear as a leg Phone scam targeting local Chinese speakers costs victims $1.4 million 09/08/2018 06:30am • WASHINGTON — A scam targeting the Chinese community in Montgomery County, Maryland, fleeced several people of over a million dollars. Just like other well-known scams -- like the one in which a caller claims to be from the Internal Revenue Service, or another where the victim is threatened with