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Knock, Knock, It’s a Home Repair Scam: Red Flags Every Homeowner Should Know. Sadly, this is more truth than fiction. Check out this month’s scam tip for more information.
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Writers have become the targets of scammers very quickly recently. This latest scam uses the Anthropic Lawsuit class action suit as bait. Read how you can avoid becoming a victim.
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This month’s scam tip was a lesson learned for me. I nearly walked into the spider’s web without even realizing I’d done it. Check out this latest post targeting authors.
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I typically write scam tips for everyone, but recently, I was targeted not once, but twice, by what I call the fake podcast interview invitation. Whether you’re a writer or a reader, you should be aware of this scam.
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It’s time to start planning your summer vacation, but there are scammers who’d love to steal your money. Here are tips to avoid the scam.
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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 alarm on what might just be the ultimate marketing con: the Great Easter Bunny […]
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QR codes are now part of everyday life. We see them everywhere. They’re incredibly convenient and easy to use, but there’s also a downside—scammers have adopted them in their lives, too.
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There are three simple rules that can help you avoid scams. Pause. Ask. Verify. A simple solution to complicated scams.
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This month’s scam tip covers the Account Takeover Scam. It’s a clever trick and I’ve got tips on how to avoid it.
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Christmas is closing in fast, and scammers know desperate shoppers make easy targets. During the holidays, millions of people shop online. This creates perfect cover for scammers. They blend in with real stores. Meanwhile, rushed shoppers make quick decisions without checking carefully. What’s a shopper to do? Well, here’s your playbook to avoid hot holiday […]
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Return to Thurston Lava Tube I posted another picture of the Thurston Lava Tube a few weeks ago. This shot was taken toward the end of the tube. The stair are visible, along with people who had been ahead of us. Inside the tube, it’s lit well enough to be able to see where you’re going, but […]
