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Scams & Fraud
Holiday season is supposed to be joyful, but scammers can take the happy out of the holidays.
Scammers are always at work, trying to get your personal information or your money.
Fraud today is largely run by sophisticated, large-scale operations led by transnational crime groups, stealing an estimated $158 billion from Americans in a single year.
Nearly all of us use social media to stay connected with friends and family.
October marks the start of Medicare open enrollment, and unfortunately, the peak season for Medicare fraud.
Every two seconds in the US, someone's identity is stolen, resulting in tens of billions of dollars landing in the pockets of con artists.
You get a call from a panicked grandchild or other family member. They say they're in a time-sensitive crisis—hospitalized after a car accident or jailed for example—and beg for immediate financial help.
The summer heat is here, and so are scammers posing as the utility company.
Travel scams are heating up just in time for summer, from bogus deals to fake booking sites and other schemes. Here is how to spot some of the most popular vacation scams.
Has your phone been lighting up with messages saying you owe a road toll….and you can’t even recall having driven on a toll road?
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