Buying a home is an important life milestone. Some may even say a part of the American Dream. It’s an exciting venture for first time homebuyers, but it could be an overwhelming process if you’re not properly prepared. Home ownership is a significant investment that involves creating a budget that meets all of your financial obligations. The Merrimack encourages […]
FBI Reports an Increase in SIM Swap Scams
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning of the increasing use of Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card swapping by hackers to steal money from bank accounts. From January 2018 to December 2020, the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received 320 complaints related to SIM swapping incidents with adjusted losses of approximately $12 million. In 2021, IC3 […]