Five Serious Scams to Avoid This Spring - Money Tip Tuesday

Five Serious Scams to Avoid This Spring - Money Tip Tuesday

From Making Money Personal by Triangle Credit Union

May 19, 2026 · 6 min · Episode 422

About this episode

This episode highlights five serious scams to avoid during the spring season.

As people gear up for travel, home projects, tax deadlines, and outdoor events, scammers ramp up their efforts to exploit the seasonal rush. From too-good-to-be-true deals to impersonation schemes that feel alarmingly convincing, these tactics evolve every year and catch even savvy consumers off guard. Links: Learn more about the Identity Theft protection tools with a Better Checking account Check out TCU University for financial education tips and resources! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! Learn more about Triangle Credit Union Transcript: Welcome to Money Tip Tuesday from the Making Money Personal podcast. In this tip, I’m going to highlight the top five scams to watch for this spring, how they typically unfold, and the warning signs that help you protect your accounts, your identity, and your financial peace of mind. Unclaimed Funds Have you received an unexpected phone call with the unexpected news that you’re entitled to hundreds or thousands of dollars in unclaimed property? More likely than not, this is a phishing scam. The scammers are counting on you to take the bait and provide your personal information or payment details under pressure. Remember…

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Topics covered

  • scams
  • identity theft
  • financial education
  • consumer protection
  • spring travel

Keywords

  • scams
  • identity theft
  • unclaimed funds
  • mortgage relief
  • consumer awareness

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Organizations: Triangle Credit Union, TCU University

Places: Spring, United States

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