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Scammers Clone Major News Sites to Mislead Buyers

on September 9, 2019

Buyer beware: Here comes the ultimate in “fake news.”

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9 Scams That Prey on College Students

on August 13, 2019

Young adults on their own for the first time are vulnerable. Here’s how to spot red flags.

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How to Start Your Very Own Investment Scam

on June 24, 2019

Want to make a fortune with little work and no knowledge? Here’s how to start your own investment scam, step by step — or learn to avoid one.

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Want to Help Hurricane Victims? Feds Warn About Scam Websites

on October 11, 2018

Scam websites are popping up on the internet promising to help hurricane victims with your donation. Here’s how to avoid these bogus charities.

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9 Scams Every College Student and Parent Must Avoid

on August 2, 2018

Young adults on their own for the first time can be attractive prey for financial fraudsters. Here’s how to spot the red flags.

Beware These 6 Red Flags That Signal Employment Scams
Beware These 6 Red Flags That Signal Employment Scams

on June 11, 2018

The internet abounds with job postings — and scammers who use such ads to lure victims. Here’s how to identify phony ads.

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How to Avoid Scams That Target Your New Medicare Card

on March 26, 2018

A new rash of Medicare scams has broken out at a critical time. Here’s how to protect yourself and loved ones.

IRS Warns of New Scams That Target Your Tax Refund
IRS Warns of New Scams That Target Your Tax Refund

on March 6, 2018

You may be more likely than ever to fall victim to an evolving tax scheme. Find out how to avoid it.

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Scammers Target Shoppers Trying to Call Amazon Customer Service

on February 21, 2018

Identity thieves have found a new way to prey on Amazon customers. Here’s how to protect your personal data — and your money.

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This Sneaky Scam Puts Your Tax Refund at Risk

on February 15, 2018

A growing number of taxpayers are potentially falling victim to a new twist on an old scam. Here’s how to protect your refund money.

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How to Stop the Scam That Tricks You Into Buying Phony Software

on December 4, 2017

A new ruse fools you into paying $25 for bogus security software. Here is how to stop it.

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10 Types of People Who Fall for Scams, Schemes and Cons

on October 17, 2017

Fraud victims often are older people, as you might suspect. But they’re also people you may not think are vulnerable.

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Beware the New Scam Targeting Social Security Benefits

on July 31, 2017

The Social Security Administration has issued a new fraud advisory — the fourth so far this year. Here’s what you must know about protecting your retirement income.

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Watch This — How to Avoid Email Scams

on July 14, 2017

In less than two minutes, you can find out how to stay safe online. Just check out this video.

Top 10 Scams and Top 10 Ways to Safeguard Your Money
Top 10 Scams and Top 10 Ways to Safeguard Your Money

on July 13, 2017

Tips from the FDIC and other experts will help you stop scammers from taking your personal information and turning it into their cash.

4 Things to Know About the Scam That Puts Your Gmail at Risk
4 Things to Know About the Scam That Puts Your Gmail at Risk

on May 4, 2017

Don’t fall victim to the latest phishing scam. Learn more about the Google Doc worm, and how you can protect yourself.

Tax Hacks 2017: Avoid These 12 Costly Tax-Related Scams
Tax Hacks 2017: Avoid These 12 Costly Tax-Related Scams

on April 4, 2017

We call them “the dirty dozen” — 12 ways that scams can trip you up at tax time.

Watch Out for These Signs of a Mystery Shopper Scam
Watch Out for These Signs of a Mystery Shopper Scam

on March 15, 2017

Legitimate mystery-shopping jobs abound — but so do scams. Here’s what you should know to stay safe.

How to Avoid 3 Common Spring Break Scams
How to Avoid 3 Common Spring Break Scams

on March 13, 2017

Know the ropes so a con artist doesn’t steal your cash or wreck your vacation.

This Scam Now Tops ID Theft as the No. 2 Consumer Complaint
This Scam Now Tops ID Theft as the No. 2 Consumer Complaint

on March 7, 2017

One type of fraud is on the rise. Learn how to protect yourself from it and other similar crimes.

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