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Beware of This Sophisticated Google Forms Scam
Think before you submit sensitive information via Google Forms.
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The FTC Is Warning Consumers About a Scam on Discounted Monthly Bills
As always, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
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‘Wrong Phone Number’ Scams Are on the Rise
Fraudsters actually do not care how your day is going.
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The FBI Isn't Calling to Help You Recover From Fraud
Scammers are promising to get your money back—if you pay them.
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Fake Online Car Dealership Scams Are More Convincing Than People Think
Don't trust a deal that's too good to be true.
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The Easiest Ways to Spot an Unpaid Tolls Scam Text
For one thing, the transportation administration doesn't use Gmail.
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How to Protect Your Kids From Identity Theft
It’s ludicrously easy for bad actors to use a child’s identity to open up fraudulent accounts.
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Five Mind Games MLMs Use to Scam People
Multi-level marketing schemes will use these tricks and strategies to fool people into thinking they’re legit.
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Six Psychological Tricks Scammers Use Against You
Sometimes you wonder how anyone falls for an obvious scam; but the truth is, we’re all susceptible.
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Four 'Funeral Scams' That Could Target You After a Family Member Dies
You're already in mourning. The last thing you need is to get ripped off too.
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Five Signs That a Great Offer on Your House Is a Scam
If you just got an over-ask offer on a property you’re trying to sell, watch out for these scams.
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How to Spot (and Avoid) These Utility Scams
That urgent call isn't actually from your utility provider.
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Seven Grammar and Language Red Flags to Help You Spot Scam Emails and Texts
"Kindly" watch for these tell-tale signs of a phishy message, "my dear."
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Five Things a Real Cop Will Never Ask You to Do
Scammers sometimes pretend to be police—and they always tell you to do things no real cop would ever.
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How to Tell If That Class Action Settlement Notice Is Actually a Scam
Hey, it’s free money—if it’s not a scam.
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Five Signs That a Political Donation Request Is a Scam
Here's how to tell whether those texts and emails asking for political donations are real—or from an opportunistic scammer.
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If You Got a Package You Didn't Order, It Might Be a Scam
Pay attention to free Amazon stuff that just shows up—and take action.
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The Seven Things You Should Do If Someone Is Using Your Social Security Number
Don't panic: There's plenty you can do to lock everything down.