We are pleased to welcome Troy Newbraugh as our Life Insurance Specialist. Troy brings 24 years of non-profit fundraising experience, including 16 years at Timber Ridge School (Cross Junction) and six years at Blue Ridge School (Charlottesville). Troy will specialize in bringing life insurance solutions to charity/donor relationships in addition to business owners, families and individuals. […]
Creekside Insurance Advisors, Inc. is Pleased to Welcome Troy Newbraugh
July 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Investment & Reverse Mortgage Schemes
June 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Investment Schemes As people plan for retirement, senior citizens may fall victim to investment schemes. These may include advance fee schemes, prime bank note schemes, pyramid schemes, and Nigerian letter fraud schemes. Reverse Mortgage Scams The FBI and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Inspector General (HUD-OIG) urge consumers, especially senior […]
Funeral and Cemetery Fraud
May 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Keeping with our theme of seniors being more aware of scams and fraud. Here are some basics on avoiding Funeral and Cemetery Fraud. Tips for Avoiding Funeral and Cemetery Fraud: Be an informed consumer. Take time to call and shop around before making a purchase. Take a friend with you who may offer some perspective to […]
Tips for Avoiding Counterfeit Prescription Drugs
May 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Tips on how you can protect you and your family from fraud. Senior Citizens especially should be aware of fraud schemes. Tips for Avoiding Counterfeit Prescription Drugs: Be mindful of appearance. Closely examine the packaging and lot numbers of prescription drugs and be alert to any changes from one prescription to the next. Consult your […]
Fraud Target: Senior Citizens
May 11, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Fraud Target: Senior Citizens Source: (http://www.fbi.gov/scams-safety/fraud) Senior citizens are most likely to have a “nest egg,” to own their home, and/or to have excellent credit—all of which make them attractive to con artists. People who grew up in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s were generally raised to be polite and trusting. Con artists exploit […]
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