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Are you looking for treatment for opioid addiction or dependence? Avoid a search scam

June 5, 2025

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When you’re looking to contact a business, you’re probably used to going to Google (or some other search engine) and searching for it online. That can also be true if you or someone you care about is looking for a clinic that treats substance use disorders. Unfortunately, some dishonest businesses...

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Getting calls from a debt collector? You have rights

May 5, 2025

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You get a call out of the blue. The caller insists you owe money and says you’ll be arrested if you don’t pay immediately. You have no idea what she’s talking about. What do you do?

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College students: Avoid scammers while you job hunt

June 11, 2025

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Whether you’re a college student looking for full time or summer work, having a job lined up is a great feeling. What’s not so great? All those scammers hitting you up with fake job opportunities online and on your phone. So, how can you spot and avoid job scams?

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Protect yourself from phishing scams

June 4, 2025

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Do you feel like you’re getting more emails from strangers than messages from people you actually know? These unexpected messages are often phishing scams trying to steal your money and personal information. FTC data shows that email was the top method scammers used to contact people in 2024. To help you avoid these scams, here’s what to know.

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Scammers posing as SPCA and animal welfare staff

June 13, 2025

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Are you the parent of a fur baby? Then you know how tough it is when your cat, dog, or other adorable pet is sick, in pain, or injured. You’d do anything for them. Scammers are using that feeling to steal your hard-earned money.

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