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5 tips to safeguard yourself from fraud

Oct 01, 2023 04:10PM ● By Natalie Campisi

Safeguard your finances and personal information with these essential strategies from Forbes Advisor.

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My long lost cousin scam

Jul 28, 2023 01:47PM ● By Karen Telleen-Lawton

Don’t fall for this scam, no matter how official the letterhead looks!

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Old school scammers and the king of quacks

Jun 23, 2023 01:22PM ● By Randal C. Hill

Phones, the internet and other technology have perpetrated fraud and scams, but scammers existed long before the digital age.

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"You've won free gold!" scam

Apr 28, 2023 01:29PM ● By Arthur Vidro

More like fools gold! We all love hearing we’ve won something for free. But instead, we should ask, “Why is this person or business giving me something for nothing?

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Not all cyber weapons are created equal

Jan 27, 2023 10:41AM ● By Adam Cochran

Identify scammers' tactics and know how to protect yourself.

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How to protect yourself from holiday shopping scams

Nov 29, 2022 02:57PM

Keep scammers from playing the Grinch this year with these helpful tips.

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Common-sense rules for preventing fraud and scams

Aug 30, 2022 10:51AM ● By William J. Dagendesh

Each year millions of senior citizens fall victim to financial fraud, or schemes designed to steal their hard-earned savings. Seniors are targeted chiefly because most have financial savings, good credit and own their home.

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