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Tax Scams Catch 1 in 4 Americans Off Guard, Study Says
Brandon Ballenger on April 2, 2024
Many people have lost money to these rip-offs, which are becoming more sophisticated.
4 Tips to Avoid Falling for Government Impersonation Scams
Stephanie Faris (The Penny Hoarder) on March 28, 2024
You have to be diligent in protecting yourself from convincing scammers.
20 Common Job Search Scams and How to Protect Yourself
Jessica Howington on March 27, 2024
If a work-from-home opportunity sounds to good to be true, here’s what you must know and do.
7 Tips to Spot and Avoid Dating Scams
Stephanie Faris (The Penny Hoarder) on March 5, 2024
With romance scams on the rise, you must know how to stay safe.
This Is Now the Biggest Robotext Scam — by a Long Shot
Chris Kissell on February 26, 2024
Fraudsters sent more than 14 billion texts about this type of scam in 2023.
The Big Con: Outsmarting the 5 Sneakiest Financial Scams
Miranda Marquit on December 16, 2023
Every year, Americans, especially seniors, are scammed out of billions. Let’s make sure this isn’t your year.
11 Expensive Real Estate Scams on Buyers, Sellers and Renters
Point2 Editors on December 8, 2023
Learn how to spot the most common real estate scams so you can protect what’s yours.
Avoid These 14 Holiday Scams and Frauds
Living on the Cheap Editors on December 2, 2023
Thieves are hard at work during the holidays — learn how you can stay safe from them.
Don’t Fall for These 5 Types of Costly Small-Business Scams
JoEllen Schilke (The Penny Hoarder) on November 9, 2023
These online scams are targeting your small-business earnings. Protect your hard work without losing a penny.
24 Costco Scams Going Around Right Now
Chris Kissell on September 23, 2023
The beloved warehouse club is warning of fraudulent emails, texts and Facebook posts.
Free Program Uses AI to Spot Scams Before They Trap You
Chris Kissell on August 8, 2023
The service from Norton is now available for free, on your iPhone or computer.
What to Do If You’ve Been Scammed Online
Jessica Howington on May 13, 2023
Learn how to stay safe from job scams and the steps to take if you’ve fallen for one.
How to Avoid Mail Delivery Phishing Scams
Kristin Kurens on April 18, 2023
Experts say this kind of scam is on the rise. Here’s what you must know to protect yourself.
Mystery Shopper Beware: Here’s How to Avoid Falling for a Scam
Lisa McGreevy (The Penny Hoarder) and Ciara Ainsley McLaren (The Penny Hoarder) on March 21, 2023
Does that secret shopper gig sound a little too good? Stay on the alert — and safe — with these tips.
Hear a Loved One’s Voice Calling for Help? It Might Be a Scam
Chris Kissell on March 18, 2023
Artificial intelligence has created one of the most unsettling scams to date.
7 Text Message Scams to Avoid and Report Immediately
Brandon Ballenger on November 21, 2022
Watch out. These are some recent and ongoing tactics commonly used to rip us off.
6 Things Scammers Do With Your Cellphone Number
Deb Hipp on October 17, 2022
Calling to rip you off is only the beginning.
This Medicare Scam Offers Free COVID-19 Tests
Karla Bowsher on August 23, 2022
Here’s what you should know about this type of fraud.
How Scammers Now Target Streaming TV Customers
Brandon Ballenger on June 20, 2022
Don’t be too eager to watch your favorite shows — check for this threat first.
These 3 Scams Are the Most Widespread — by Far
Chris Kissell on April 1, 2022
Victims lost a lot of money in 2021, and these scams were most responsible for their financial pain.
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