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Steer Clear of Car Warranty Scams: What You Need to Know

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In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to fall prey to various scams that seem legitimate on the surface. One such scam that’s making rounds is the car warranty scam. This scam targets unsuspecting car owners with offers of extended warranties that are often too good to be true. In this post, we’ll delve into the details of these scams, how they work, and how you can protect yourself.

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Super scary Halloween scams

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October brings the excitement of Halloween — costumes, candy, and spooky fun. But beware of Halloween scams! From fake merchandise to phishing scams, these horrors are designed to exploit the unwary. In this blog post, we’ll unmask common Halloween scams and help you stay safe during this haunting holiday season

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The Most Common 2023 Scam: Bogus Bank Fraud Warnings

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In a world increasingly reliant on digital transactions, scammers have found new ways to exploit the unsuspecting. According to the Federal Trade Commission’s data analysis, the most common scam in the United States in 2023 is bogus bank fraud warnings via text message.

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Tips to avoid the Economic Impact Payment scam

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The weather isn’t the only thing that’s hot this summer. The Economic Impact Payment scam is making a comeback more than two years after the payments went out to taxpayers. Unlike the lyrics in the old Eddie Cochran song, Summertime Blues, “Ain’t no cure for the summertime blues,” there is a cure for this summertime scam. Here are four tips to help you avoid becoming a victim of the Economic Impact Payment scam.

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Tips to deal with an unwanted Amazon Prime membership

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Amazon has millions of customers with an Amazon Prime membership, and they’re always on the hunt for more. But just because they want you as a member, doesn’t mean you have to sign up. If you’ve been enrolled as an Amazon Prime member against your wishes, read on. You might find a solution to an unwanted Amazon Prime membership.

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A new twist on the package delivery scam

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Do you remember the days when package deliveries from companies like Fedex or UPS were on-time, every time? These days, not so much. Right? I covered these scams a few years ago in my post, 5 tips to avoid a package delivery scam, but in 2023, scammers have come up with a new twist on this old standby.

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New in 2023, the Walmart self-checkout scam

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Don’t you love the self-checkout options at retailers like Walmart? Me, too. In fact, they’re so popular that they’ve become the target of scammers. What this means for Walmart shoppers is that they should be on the lookout for the self-checkout scam. 

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Avoiding the 2023 IRS tax scams

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Nobody enjoys paying their taxes, right? From compiling information to filing forms, the whole process is a pain. The scammers know this. They also know most people dread getting in trouble with the IRS. That’s what makes the 2023 IRS tax scams so effective.

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Five flavors of Facebook Marketplace scams

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According to Reader’s Digest, there are currently more than a billion people who buy and sell goods on Facebook Marketplace each month. If you’re a scammer, a market that size has almost unlimited potential

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