New FBI report on elder fraud reveals a troubling trend with reported losses of $3.4 billion in 2023, up 11% from the previous year. Scams targeting seniors include investment schemes, tech support scams, romance scams, and more. These scams exploit emotions, financial independence, and technology gaps. The FBI provides data and emphasizes vigilance to stay clear of these scams.

Dreading jury duty? It can feel like an inconvenience, but it's actually a vital part of our democracy! This blog post explains why jury duty is a privilege, not a burden. Learn about the history of jury trials, the importance of impartial juries, and even tips for making your jury duty experience positive.

Trailblazers in Trenchcoats: The First Female Special Agents of the FBI

Did you know the FBI had its FIRST FEMALE SPECIAL AGENTS way back in the 1920s?

But here's the shocking twist: once these pioneering women resigned, the FBI wouldn't see another female Special Agent for nearly HALF A CENTURY! This blog post takes a look at how famed Director J. Edgar Hoover, who was very vocal in his opposition of female FBI Special Agents, interacted with these fearless females he “inherited” when he became the Director.