Fraud is a $10 billion business, according to the FTC; Harrison’s workshop aims to protect people

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Pennsylvanians lost more than $118 million to phone scams and other scams last year, taking a particular hit during the holidays, according to the FBI. Across the country, older Americans seem especially susceptible to fake calls and emails asking for money for charities, “family emergencies” or other schemes, the Federal Trade Commission reported. Nationally, senior … Read more

Small business owners race to protect their companies from Trump’s proposed tariffs

Economists generally dislike tariffs, saying they tend to raise prices for consumers — a prospect many company executives are already warning about. Small business owners who shouldered Trump’s first round of taxes told NBC News last month that they have struggled to adjust, with many describing limited options for absorbing the increased costs compared to … Read more