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Ya llegaron los días festivos. Y con ellos, el tiempo de comprar regalos especiales para nuestra familia y amigos. Pero también es el momento de estar alerta para evitar convertirte en víctima de una estafa. Desafortunadamente, los estafadores merodean en nuestras comunidades y en el Internet en búsqueda de víctimas, pero si te mantienes alerta, puedes proteger tu información personal y tu bolsillo.

Our grandparents are often among the most important people in our lives. And unfortunately, there is a scam that has been targeting them specifically. See this video to learn how the "Grandparent Scam" works and share it with others so, they too can help them to be aware and protected.

Tech support scams have lurked online for years. They often come in the guise of a pop-up message on your computer screen, claiming you have viruses, and malware or spyware on your computer. The pop-ups come with a phone number to call for assistance. The operator convinces you to buy hundreds of dollars of tech support services you don't need.

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The federal government grant scam has been around for years. But now, scammers are finding targets through social media. The informative video below, the second in our latest series showcasing the most common scams, tells you just what to look for to avoid becoming a government grant scammer's next victim. Please share this important clip with your friends and family, so they too know what to look for to avoid being victimized by fraud.

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Español AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is the nation's largest volunteer-run tax preparation service California–

English El programa AARP Foundation Tax-Aide es el servicio gratuito de ayuda con la preparación de las declaraciones de impuestos, brindado por voluntarios, más grande del país.

The summer months are prime time for home repair scams. The general ruse involves someone coming to your door and offering to do work on your home, typically at a big discount.