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Scam Talk – Publishers Clearing House and the PCH scam

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Ed McMahon might have passed on, but Publishers Clearing House (PCH) is still hitting the streets and giving away money. That’s right, a new version of the Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes is alive and well…and it’s not a scam. Unless, of course, it is. The catch I still recall seeing Ed McMahon on TV going […]

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Scam Tip: Social Security scams become more sophisticated

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Social Security scams—the new wave The Inspector General has warned consumers to beware of robocalls from the main Social Security number. This warning comes in response to an increase in Social Security scams. Thanks to technological advances, scammers are now able to trick CallerID into displaying almost any number they choose. Is it any wonder […]

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Health plan scam season is upon us – 3 tips to avoid a scam

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We all know the cost of medical health insurance is sky high, which means during November and open enrollment people are looking at new health plans. It also means we need to be on alert for a health plan scam during our search. One example of a health plan scam is Simple Health, a company […]

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Three tips for your Internet of Things device

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If you’ve bought a “smart device” for your home, you could be helping hackers around the world. The problem began when the first smart devices failed to provide a way to change their default passwords. When the news broke that these devices could be hacked on a massive scale and used in phishing scams, the […]

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Identity theft resources — where does a victim begin?

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Identity theft resources — where does a victim begin? If you’ve ever been the victim of identity theft, you know how lonely it can feel. Someone has taken away your most personal information. For financial identity theft, bill collectors start knocking on the door. Past due notices turn up in the mail. And, lawyers begin […]

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Tips for dealing with the Western Union Remission settlement

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The Western Union remission settlement between the Department of Justice and Western Union has benefits for victims. However, there are limitations to the settlement and victims of scams may not get all their money back.

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Ho, Ho, Oh No! Santa scams are back!

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Ho! Ho! Ho! I’m sad to say it’s time for the Santa scams to make their return. In fact, the first Naughty List candidate landed in my mailbox on November 17. It was a sad excuse for a scam. This particular bad boy or girl deserves coal in their stocking for sure! **********************************************************.  Make Christmas […]

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iTunes Gift Card scams are still being used

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iTunes Gift Card scams are still being used Last month I heard from one of my readers about a scam he’d fallen for. Apparently, he’d been tricked into paying for something using an iTunes gift card. The lesson cost him $600—a stiff price to pay for letting his guard down for a few minutes. iTunes […]

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Amazon email scams — off to a big 2017

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Lately, my email spam filters have been working overtime to weed out the Amazon email scams. A few of the Amazon email scams •    Your Amazon points are about to expire •    Love Amazon? Tell us about it and we’ll give you $100.00. ID – 233789639-A. Help us improve the Amazon Customer Experience! […]

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12 Scams of Christmas — dubious diets and love scams

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This is Week Five of Six in my 12 Scams of Christmas countdown and this week, the scams are getting personal. Whether you’re looking for ways to win the battle of the buldge despite the forthcoming feast aplenty, or find a special someone to curl up with for the holidays, I’ve got two ever-popular scams […]

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