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Consumer Alert

No, that’s not the IRS texting about a tax refund or rebate. It’s a scam.

Gema de las Heras

November 23, 2022

IRS impersonators have been around for a while. But as more people get to know their tricks, they’re switching it up. So instead of contacting you about a tax debt and making threats to get you to pay

Consumer Alert

Stay away from scams this Medicare Open Enrollment Period

Gema de las Heras

November 4, 2022

If you or one of your loved ones are on Medicare, you’re probably aware that open enrollment ends on December 7. And you’re probably reviewing and comparing different options to select a plan that’s

Consumer Alert

Data breaches were missed learning opportunities for ed tech company

Seena Gressin

October 31, 2022

An easy step can help protect your online accounts from hackers. Whenever you can, make sure your accounts ask for two credentials to verify your identity when you log in. It’s called multifactor, or

Consumer Alert

How to recognize a fake Geek Squad renewal scam

Alvaro Puig

October 25, 2022

Scammers are at it again, impersonating well-known businesses and trying to rip people off. This time they’re pretending to be from Geek Squad, Best Buy’s tech support service. Here’s what we’re