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Consumer Alert

COVID-19 scam reports, by the numbers

Paul Witt

If you’re a regular reader of this blog — or of the news, you know that scammers are out in force, taking advantage of all aspects of the Coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus and your mortgage

Carol Kando-Pineda

Because of the Coronavirus, many people are facing financial challenges, especi

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Hang up on tech support calls

Jim Kreidler

It can be frustrating to have problems with your computer, especially now that so many people are working from home.

Consumer Alert

Remote learning and children’s privacy

Lisa Weintraub Schifferle

“Social distancing,” “shelter-in-place,” “virtual happy hour” – these are some of the new expressions on everyone’s lips the past few weeks.

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Coronavirus checks: flattening the scam curve

Karen Hobbs

There’s a lot to worry about when it comes to the Coronavirus crisis, including the new ways scammers are using the economic impact payments (so-called “stimulus checks”) to trick people.

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Avoiding SSA scams during COVID-19

Jim Kreidler

While some of you are home, practicing social distancing and frequent hand washing to avoid the Coronavirus, remember that scammers are still busy trying to take advantage of people.