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Avoid scams during Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period

Kira Krown
Looking to make changes to your Medicare coverage? Now’s the time: Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period started October 15 and goes until December 7. But as you compare your coverage options, keep an eye
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Helping kids navigate the online world: welcome to Youville

Jim Kreidler
If the young people in your life spend lots of time online — watching videos, playing games and texting friends — do they have the skills to question and evaluate what they find there? The FTC’s new
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For Veterans Day, share how you spot and avoid scams

Samuel Levine
Every November, people put out social media posts to honor family and friends who’ve served in the military. But did you know that servicemembers and veterans reported losing more than $350 million to
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How to spot scams that offer to lower your interest rate

Terri Miller
Mortgage interest rates may be on the way down, but scammers’ false promises are likely on the way up. If you’re looking to lower your mortgage payment — by refinancing your home or VA loan — learn
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Email or social media hacked? Here’s what to do

Alvaro Puig
Hackers target your email and social media accounts to steal your personal information. Like your username and password, bank or credit card account numbers, or Social Security number. If they get it
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Three ways scammers try to steal your money

Alvaro Puig
We recently shared advice to help you safeguard the personal information in your accounts, on your computer, and on your phone to protect it from identity theft. But scammers aren’t just after your
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How to avoid TSA PreCheck scams

Eunice Kim
No one likes waiting in airport security lines. To speed things up, some people opt to get TSA PreCheck. Scammers know this and send emails that look like they're from TSA PreCheck — but they’re not
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Help your library patrons avoid scams

Ari Lazarus
If you’re one of the resourceful, dedicated librarians who uses FTC materials to help your patrons spot, avoid, and report scams, thank you! We’ve heard your feedback and we’re hoping to make it even
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New FTC report to Congress on scams and older adults

Kira Krown
Every year, the FTC reports to Congress on the agency’s recent efforts to protect older adults. Check out this year’s report for new scam and fraud trends, FTC cases and rulemakings that impacted
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The case of the shrinking packaging

Jennifer Leach
If you’ve been grocery shopping lately, you might have noticed that the box, can, or bag you usually buy might feel a little lighter. Sure, sometimes brands repackage and freshen their designs — but
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After a disaster make your donations count

Jim Kreidler
Many communities are experiencing devastating losses from recent hurricanes, and no one knows how long it will take to recover. Maybe you’re considering donating to help people in those communities
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Marriott data breach settlement: What it means for consumers

Alvaro Puig
Marriott settled charges related to a data breach that exposed the information of millions of guests. The company will take steps to better protect customers’ personal information. And it will give
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Only scammers tell you to buy a gift card to pay them

Yajie Mu
Did someone tell you to buy a gift card to pay a fine or bill? Stop. It’s a scam. No real business or government agency will ever tell you to buy a gift card to pay them. Here’s how to spot and avoid
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Some things to know this Medicare Open Enrollment Period

Kira Krown
If you have Medicare, Open Enrollment — which runs from October 15 through December 7 — is when you can make changes to your health and prescription drug plans. Leading up to and during this time, you