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How to Recognize a Phone Scam
Scam phone calls — anyone who tells you they’ve never had one probably doesn’t have a phone! The truth is that no one is safe. ...
June 2, 2021
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Tech Support Calling? Not So Fast!
With so much attention focused on COVID-19 scams and stimulus payment scams, it’s easy to lose sight of some scams that just never go away....
April 3, 2021
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Beat the Charity Scammers
Long before we had the Internet, we had charity scammers — crooks who hid their mischief behind the name of a charity, genuine or fake....
March 4, 2021
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Stimulus Payments are for People, Not Nursing Homes
The newly approved COVID-19 stimulus payments have already started arriving – typically $600 per person. Lois C. Greisman, an Elder Justice Coordinator at the Federal...
February 5, 2021
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Moving Scams and How To Avoid Them
Finding a mover can be tricky, which is why it’s useful to compare moving companies before choosing one to help you relocate. And though moving...
January 5, 2021
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Avoid These Holiday Scams
The holiday season is here, and that presents plenty of opportunities for scammers to spoil your celebrations. But with a little preparation and vigilance, you...
December 3, 2020
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Scammers Impersonate the Federal Trade Commission
Monica Vaca, Associate Director of Consumer Response and Operations at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), asks: “Did you recently get an official FTC letter from...
November 5, 2020
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'Tis the Season for Open Enrollment Scams
Winter is coming, which means open enrollment season is here. With 2021 just around the corner, now is the time to add or change your...
October 4, 2020
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Stimulus Check Myths
According to AARP writer John Waggoner, there are a number of misconceptions flying around about the $1,200 stimulus payments called for under the CARES Act....
October 4, 2020
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How Lawn Scammers Reap Their Profits
The holidays are over, winter is winding down and spring is almost here. Many of us are very busy and active in our lawns, gardens,...
April 4, 2020