Identity Theft is on the uprise.
See this article from the FTC as well as steps and resources recommended by them.
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2020/09/what-do-when-someone-steals-your-identity-0?utm_source=govdelivery
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What to do when someone steals your identity
Are you looking for business capital? The TTC says to avoid these firms...
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2020/08/small-businesses-targeted-unauthorized-withdrawals?utm_source=govdelivery
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Small businesses targeted with unauthorized withdrawals
Corona Virus Stimulus payments by... Prepaid Cash Card???
Here's how to get it into your bank account.
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2020/06/how-transfer-money-your-eip-debit-card-your-bank-account?utm_source=govdelivery
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How to transfer money from your EIP debit card to your bank account
COVID - Will it never end? On the other hand, where is your COVID relief payment if you are eligible but didn't receive your Stimulus Check or Auto Deposit in early May?
Look for the IRS new payment - a Debit Card.
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2020/05/what-know-about-economic-impact-payment-debit-cards?utm_source=govdelivery
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What to know about the Economic Impact Payment debit cards
This is HUGE!!!
If you have a family member or close friend in a nursing home and/or on Medicaide, read this article from the FTC about your relative's COVID Stimulus Check... The nursing home isn't entitled to the funds!
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2020/05/did-nursing-home-or-assisted-living-facility-take-your-stimulus-check?utm_source=govdelivery
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Did a nursing home or assisted living facility take your stimulus check?
Video conferencing to keep in touch with family and friends?
The FTC has some warnings and safety suggestions.
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2020/04/stay-safe-while-video-conferencing?utm_source=govdelivery
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Stay safe while video conferencing
Social Media - a wonderful way to keep in touch. Unfortunately, it's also a way for scammers to keep in touch.
Here's a warning from the FTC about some things to watch for. I'll add to their cautions about making purchases through Social Media ads - if you are going to buy, and if you don't know the seller, put as much insurance as you can into your transaction. Make your purchase through a credit card tied to PayPal - your credit card company provides insurance against fraud and PayPal, basically, guarantees all sellers with PayPal accounts. Plus, it's much harder for a scammer to actually get your credit card information if you are using PayPal as a blind!
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2020/10/scams-start-social-media?utm_source=govdelivery
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Scams that start on social media
Identity theft... can be a total nightmare.
See what the FTC has to say should this happen to you.
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2020/10/what-do-if-someone-steals-your-identity?utm_source=govdelivery
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What to do if someone steals your identity
Are you a landlord? Are your tenants affected by COVID?
Here are the Federal guidelines...
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2020/10/temporary-stop-covid-19-evictions-what-you-need-know?utm_source=govdelivery
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Temporary stop of COVID-19 evictions: what you need to know
Here's a link to a C-NET article regarding COVID vaccines. https://www.cnet.com/health/your-employer-can-require-you-get-a-covid-19-vaccine-heres-what-to-know/
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Your employer can require you get a COVID-19 vaccine: Here's what to know
Coralie S. Cross, CPA updated their business hours.
Coralie S. Cross, CPA updated their address.
The second COVID Rebate will be disbursed shortly. This is $600 per person. But what if the recipient is in an Assisted Living Facility, especially if they are on Medicaide, known as MediCal in California?
Assisted Living facilities are prone to "ask" for these funds in payment for services rendered, especially if the resident is receiving Medicaide/MediCal assistance. This is, to be blunt, not allowed.
Here's what the FTC says about the situation:
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2021/01/stimulus-payments-people-not-nursing-homes?utm_source=govdelivery
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Stimulus payments for people, not nursing homes
