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Taking a Bite Out of Service Dog Scams

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I understand the appeal. Your dog brings you joy. You want to take him (or her) everywhere. You're not happy that so many places ban pets, but then you see the solution online—you can buy a service dog vest—with no documentation. All of a sudden, Feisty Fido can go anywhere!Stop right there. This isn't just wrong; it's illegal. Worse, it damages the reputation of legitimate … [Read more...] about Taking a Bite Out of Service Dog Scams

Press 1 for Customer Service – the latest Apple iPhone Scam

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I recently received a call from an unknown number in Sulphur Springs, TX. Because I didn’t know the number, I did not do as the caller suggested and "press 1 for customer service." It was a good decision on my part because the call was part of the iPhone 16 Pro Scam.The voice on the message sounded very real, not robotic at all, and there was noticeable background noise, … [Read more...] about Press 1 for Customer Service – the latest Apple iPhone Scam

Task Scams Are a Growing Problem

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You’re checking your messages and you get a friendly note: Want to earn money online? All you need to do is complete a few simple tasks—maybe rate a product, click a button here or there, or help “optimize” a new app. Sounds harmless, right? But, just like that, you’ve stepped onto the slippery slope of a task scam. What is a task scam? It's a digital con that targets innocent … [Read more...] about Task Scams Are a Growing Problem

Medical Insurance Scams Are On the Rise — Are You Ready?

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Health insurance. It’s not exactly the most thrilling topic in the world, but it’s definitely one of the most important. With healthcare costs climbing, safety nets under threat, and scammers prowling like sharks on the hunt, protecting yourself from medical insurance scams is critical. And yes, schemes like these are skyrocketing, targeting you, me, and those who are the most … [Read more...] about Medical Insurance Scams Are On the Rise — Are You Ready?

The Walmart Check Scam — Ten Years and Counting

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Scammers never rest. And if there’s one thing they love, it’s a scheme that sounds too good to be true. Enter the Walmart check scam. I first covered this classic con in 2015. Now, ten years later, scammers are bringing their A-game with updated tricks and tactics. Here’s how you can spot it, avoid it, and keep your hard-earned money safe.How Did the Walmart Check Scam Work … [Read more...] about The Walmart Check Scam — Ten Years and Counting