6 Real Estate Scams Older Homeowners and Their Families Should Watch For We’ve refreshed this guide with the latest FBI fraud figures, new information on AI-enabled scams, and Virginia property alert tools homeowners can use today. At The Lutkins Group, our work goes beyond helping clients buy or se

How to Protect Yourself From Card Skimmers at ATMs, Gas Pumps, and Checkout Stations Most people don’t think twice before inserting a card at a gas pump, ATM, or self-checkout. But increasingly, criminals are counting on exactly that. Card skimming scams have become more advanced — and more common —

There’s a growing financial threat—and it doesn’t always look like a scam. In fact, it often starts with something simple—and easy to dismiss. A text message. In 2024, more people lost money to investment fraud than any other type of scam, with reported losses totaling $5.7 billion. And because frau