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In the “how low can you go” category, scammers often target veterans – either directly with scams offering bogus support and services or indirectly through charity scams that closely mimic the names of legitimate organizations that help veterans and military families.
We’re hearing of a new twist to the IRS imposter scam: it’s now coming through the US Postal Service.
We've teamed up with the Department of Homeland Security to help you stay "cybersafe" this holiday season.
How it works:
Coin Seller Calling? Hang Up!
The devastating natural disasters that have made national news this year serve as a reminder to people of all ages that we must take action to prepare for emergencies that could affect us where we live, work or visit.
You get a frantic call from someone claiming to be your grandson or granddaughter. The caller says there’s an emergency and asks you to send money right away. There’s a good chance this is an imposter trying to steal your money through the “grandparent scam.”
Debt collection scams can bilk unsuspecting victims out of money, and even their identity.
Social Security was created 81 years ago this month, and the Social Security number was created the following year. From dumpster diving to data breaches, thieves have come up with many ways to try to steal our numbers since then.
Connecting to the Internet in a public space like a coffee shop, the library or an airport is a wonderful modern convenience, but it comes with significant risk. Public Wi-Fi is never private, so we’re asking for your help in preventing Wi-Fi fraud!
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