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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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Santa doesn’t need your social security number

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Not only is this the traditional time for food, fun, family, and more, but the holidays are also a tough time. That’s why I wanted to give you 4 holiday scam tips.

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Charitable giving scams come front and center

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It’s hard for me to believe that I haven’t written about charity scams in nearly three years. A lot has changed, and a lot hasn’t, in the wide world of charitable giving scams. One thing that hasn’t changed is that charitable donations surge during these last three months of the year. The charities know this, and so do the scammers. That’s one reason October 17-21 was Charity Fraud Awareness Week

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