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Who’s minding your business? The FTC invites you to comment on commercial surveillance and data security
Many of us have grown used to the idea that companies constantly collect information about us as we go about our daily lives. It may be information we give up willingly, like a credit card number for a purchase. But it also may be information that we don’t know we’re surrendering, and may not want to share. Companies are able to collect enormous amounts of personal data about virtually every conceivable aspect of our lives, often in ways that we might not expect or understand.
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During Financial Literacy Month, we’ve focused on steps to protect your money by spotting and avoiding scams.
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Identity theft can happen to anyone
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Avoid marketing scams during 2022 Medicare Open Enrollment
During Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period (OEP), which begins on October 15 and ends December 7, Medicare beneficiaries can choose the plans that are best for them for 2022.
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Phishing scheme targets unemployment insurance benefits and PII
Have you gotten an alarming text message about your unemployment insurance benefits from what seems to be your state workforce agency? You’re not alone.