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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, I'm unmasking some common Halloween scams. I've also got some tried-and-true tips to help you stay safe during this haunting holiday season.5 super scary … [Read more...] about Super scary Halloween scams

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.How the bank fraud warning scam worksThe bogus bank fraud warning scam typically involves the … [Read more...] about The Most Common 2023 Scam: Bogus Bank Fraud Warnings

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 … [Read more...] about Tips to avoid the Economic Impact Payment scam

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 must 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.Dark patterns and the unwanted Amazon Prime … [Read more...] about Tips to deal with an unwanted Amazon Prime membership