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What to know before you upgrade your phone. And how to protect your new one
If you’re thinking about upgrading your phone, here are four easy steps to remove your personal information from your phone before you trade it in.
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Stay ahead of scammers in 2025
With scammers targeting our entire life savings with their schemes, we all need to be alert and know how to detect their latest tricks. Something as simple as talking about scams you know about is a great way to help you and your community stay protected. And being part of this solution doesn’t require training or a lot of time!
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Detect immigration scams that start on social media
Scammers are impersonating attorneys and law firms, offering immigration services on social media. The posts on Facebook and other platforms might be in English or your preferred language. If you press like or leave a comment, they’ll contact you and guarantee you’ll get a work permit, green card, or citizenship — but it’s a scam. How do you spot and avoid the scammers?
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