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Package delivery scam — delivered to your inbox
Expecting packages shipped to your home this holiday season? You’re not the only one… scammers are, too.
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Online sellers stung by scammers spoofing PayPal brand
Selling your used stuff online has become commonplace. So have scams taking advantage of the good names of reputable online companies.
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A new dog…and scammers’ old tricks
Lots of people feel the urge to cuddle and care for a puppy –
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These online high schools didn’t make the grade
Looking for a way to get your high school diploma or a college degree online? You’ll want to read this.
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Be on the lookout for timeshare resale phonies
The FTC and state consumer protection agencies have shut down dishonest timeshare resellers for bilking timeshare owners out of millions of dollars.
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Share What You Know. Stop Scams.
Chances are good that someone you know has been scammed. They may not talk about it, but the statistics do.
The truth is that sharing what you know can help protect
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Random text message? No real prize is waiting for you
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: Don’t reply to — or click on — a link for a random text message you see on your phone saying that you’ve won a prize, gift card or an expensive electro
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Debris Clean-Up and Removal Scams After a Weather Emergency
After natural disasters, unlicensed contractors and scammers often come into the affected area promising quick repairs at discount prices.