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Let’s be real: who wants to admit they’ve been scammed on Easter? Not me! But after writing scam tips since 2012, I can't let a little thing like a major holiday get in the way, so ’m here to ring the …
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QR codes are now part of everyday life. We see them everywhere from restaurant tables to parking meters, medical offices to mailers that arrive at our homes. The good news is, they're convenient — …
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I’ve written a monthly tip on how to avoid scams for over a decade. During that time, I've seen new tricks appear almost constantly—fake delivery notices, urgent bank calls, medical benefits that …
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Last year was a banner year for scammers. In November 2025, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) reported that Account Takeover fraud has caused more than $262 million in losses since the …
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I'll admit, when I discovered the United States has not one, but three places actually named Christmas, I got excited. Visions of charming main streets dusted with snow, twinkling lights strung …
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Fantasy Christmas Town Whether you celebrate Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, or Jerry Seinfeld's Festivus (the holiday for the rest of us), I want to wish everyone a happy holiday season. It's also time …
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The photo of Kauai mountains was taken by Lilla Frerichs. It came from publicdomainpictures.net. What a gorgeous view of the green valley below and the promise of a beautiful, tropical day. My favs this week on Instagram [yinstagram display_images=”liked”]
