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How To Get Out of Debt

If you’re worried about how to get out of debt, here are some things to know — and how to find legitimate help.

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How To Spot, Avoid, and Report Tech Support Scams

Tech support scammers try to scare you into believing there’s a problem with your computer. They tell lies to get your financial information or remote access to your computer. Their goal is to steal your money, or worse, steal your identity.
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Avoid weather-related utility scams after the recent winter storm

BCP Staff
It’s going to take time to recover from the winter storm that affected a large part of the country and left hundreds of thousands without power. You can be sure that, after a big storm like this one, utility and other scammers aren’t far behind.
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No, that’s not your boss asking you to buy gift cards

BCP Staff
While the gift-giving holidays are over, scammers still want gift card money. Some scammers might even reach out by pretending to be your boss and asking you to buy gift cards for them. But it’s a scam. Here’s how to spot and avoid it.
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On Data Privacy Day (and every day): Protect your small business

BCP Staff
Cybercriminals target companies big and small. Today is Data Privacy Day — a great opportunity to take a look at how you keep your business and customer data protected. Get started with the FTC’s updated resources at ftc.gov/cybersecurity.

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