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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 ...
Calendar invites have long been an avenue for scams, but there’s been a surge in these kinds of attacks recently. Whereas ...
Shelby County scam reports are surging with 23 million in losses. Learn how to spot red flags and protect yourself.
Common scams targeting seniors include AI-powered scams, funeral scams, tech support scams, government imposter scams, ...
In 2024, Americans reported losing $470 million to scams that started with texts, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Text scams are also becoming harder to detect with AI. Knowing what to look ...
Patricia Carey could have lost thousands of dollars had she not called her bank when she became suspicious of a possible online scam. “I was afraid — $50,000 that I didn’t have in the bank was going ...
Q: Any tips on what to watch for from COVID cyber-scammers? A: Cyber-scams proliferate any time there are big events, so a pandemic is a huge opportunity to compromise victims that are trying to keep ...
Recruitment crypto scams can look like dream jobs. Learn the red flags that expose fake job offers before they cost you money ...
Follow these tips to avoid being scammed online Credit: Mashable Online scams hit us from every angle: financial fraud, phishing and fake shopping sites. But the most devastating ...
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.
NEW YORK STATE (WWTI) – Students will be heading off to college in the next few weeks and the New York State Division of Consumer Protection is offering tips to avoid scams and deal with dorm safety.