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Three tips to avoid real estate rental scams

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One of the biggest stresses we can face in life is finding a new place to live. Whether we’re talking about a short-term rental for a vacation or a ‘permanent’ move to new digs, there’s plenty to think about. Scammers are well aware that people who are looking for a place to rent feel compelled to jump on a good deal, and that’s why they’re working overtime to cash in on real … [Read more...] about Three tips to avoid real estate rental scams

Four tips to avoid two Amazon impersonator scams

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The Amazon Impersonator scam is raking in big bucks for scammers. About one in three victims of impersonator scams report that the person who contacted them claimed to be from Amazon. It’s reported that from July 2020 to June 2021, scammers made $27 million off of this one.Amazon impersonator scam begins with a phone callThere were plenty of old Amazon email scams, but … [Read more...] about Four tips to avoid two Amazon impersonator scams

4 tips to avoid the Zelle money scam

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Online payment apps are everywhere. From PayPal’s founding in 1998, the industry has grown into a true behemoth. With transactions in 2020 of $1.3 trillion, the apps are used for everything from transferring money between friends to small purchase to incredibly profitable scams. The Zelle money scam, even if you don’t already use the app, is one that could cost you … [Read more...] about 4 tips to avoid the Zelle money scam

5 tips to prepare for a cyberattack

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In the old days, war meant men (and maybe some women) marching off to do battle in fields, mountains, or at sea. That was bad enough. But these days, there’s a lot of talk about a cyberwar. Nobody really knows exactly what a cyberwar would entail, but one purpose could be to cripple the economy and communications of a country. Given the global rhetoric, it seems likely that … [Read more...] about 5 tips to prepare for a cyberattack