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Have you ever gotten a package you didn’t order? It might seem like a fun surprise, but it might be the setup for a scam known as brushing.
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Natural disasters like storms, tornadoes, hurricanes, flooding, and wildfires often bring out the best in people as strangers reach out to help others in need. Unfortunately, the aftermath of a crisis also brings out contractors taking advantage of those who have already been victimized.
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Plenty of retailers capitalize on the back-to-school buying season with late summer sales. Unfortunately, scammers and illegitimate vendors may also take advantage of the demand with phishing attempts or ads with outrageous deals.
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Have you gotten a text message about a traffic ticket recently? Don’t click the link – it could be a scam.
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Scams are hitting businesses hard. According to one report, nearly 80% of businesses were targeted by fraud attempts in 2024.
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Shoppers love the bargains they can snag during big summer sales, but it's a good idea to brush up on common scams.
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If you’ve shopped from a sponsored ad or unfamiliar website and were later told your package is stuck in customs due to tariffs, be cautious.
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What happens when you get a scam call that seems like it’s from someone you know?
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For a small business owner, well-trained employees are a key defense against scams.
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A new text message phishing scam is circulating, hot on the heels of the recent toll collection scams that targeted drivers.