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4 common scams and how to avoid them

Brookdale Senior Living reports on rising scams targeting seniors, including recovery, romance, grandparent, and government ...
Amazon Prime Day attracts shoppers and scammers. Learn how to recognize fake Amazon orders, phishing emails, smishing texts, ...
Fraud costs Americans billions every year.
Patricia Carey could have lost thousands of dollars had she not called her bank when she became suspicious of a possible ...
As the old adage goes, there are plenty of fish in the sea. In cybersecurity, make that plenty of phishing scams in the cyber-sea. And despite all the warnings not to take the bait, too many people ...
Most typical WhatsApp scams aren’t high-tech security breaches. They aren’t orchestrated by state-sponsored hacker groups with a bottomless wallet and military-grade technology. In fact, most of them ...
Today’s chronically online world seems to breed more scam and spam messages than ever before. While people may be better at recognizing phishy calls, emails and texts, scammers are becoming bolder, ...
Recruitment crypto scams can look like dream jobs. Learn the red flags that expose fake job offers before they cost you money ...
From phishing scams to fake Bitcoin exchanges, here's your guide to identifying and avoiding Bitcoin-related fraud.
Spotting a scam before losing money may feel like the end of the story. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says it shouldn't be and is asking consumers for help. In a new consumer alert, the agency is ...
Thinking about adding a furry friend to your home? Scammers prey on animal lovers. Learn the warning signs to protect your heart—and your wallet—before you adopt.