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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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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.

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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.

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Grandparent scams in the age of Coronavirus

Lisa Weintraub Schifferle

“Grandma: I’m in the hospital, sick, please wire money right away.” “Grandpa: I’m stuck overseas, please send money.” Grandparent scams can take a new twist – and a new sense of urgency – in these

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While you’re at home, spot the scams

Cristina Miranda

Many of us are at home, trying to protect our communities from the Coronavirus. (Thanks to those who are still working outside the home.

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Williams-Sonoma: Made in the USA?

Jim Kreidler

When we’re deciding between buying two products, if one product says, “Made in the USA,” does that influence how we make our decision?

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60 and over in the time of COVID-19? Read on.

Jennifer Leach

I know, 60-year-olds. You’re not old. In fact, we’ve found that, when people think “old,” they think of someone about 10 years older than they are right now.

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Now more than ever, spot the scams with #FTCScamBingo

Jennifer Leach

During the Coronavirus outbreak, many people are working from home — and maybe even, for the first time in a long time, answering calls from unfamiliar phone numbers.

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What's a money mule scam?

Lisa Weintraub Schifferle

Scammers may try to use you to move stolen money. If you help them, you could be what law enforcement calls a money mule.