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Credit Card Fraud: Protecting your finances from unauthorized charges.

Credit card fraud is one of the costliest forms of identity theft for consumers, financial institutions, and card issuers. Security.org estimates 127 million U.S. adults have experienced it, more than a third of the total number of global victims. Nilson Report, which covers the credit card industry, estimates losses to the U.S. will reach $165.1…

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Toll Fee Scams: How scammers use fake messages to steal your data.

Toll fee text message scams are an increasingly common type of smishing technique designed to steal sensitive personal information and credit card numbers from unsuspecting drivers who might have recently used a popular or heavily traveled toll road. These scams typically involve text messages sent to the mobile phone of unsuspecting victims, warning them about…

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Don’t Get Tricked: Recognize and prevent utility scams.

In recent years, utility scams have become more sophisticated, targeting unsuspecting individuals with increasingly clever tactics. Why utilities? Because living without them can be inconvenient at best and genuinely life-threatening in worst-case scenarios. Here’s what you need to know about avoiding utility scams and safeguarding your finances.

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Proactive Identity Protection: Essential tips for keeping your information safe.

The more digitally-based our lives become, the risk of becoming a victim of identity theft increases. Identity theft involves unauthorized access to your personal information, leading to potential financial losses and damage to your credit score. To ensure your financial safety, we encourage you to continue reading so that you can better understand the risks…

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Stay Safe Online: Beware of emerging financial scams.

As modern technology advances, unfortunately so do the complexities of frauds and scams. In an age where digital transactions are commonplace and artificial intelligence (AI) can create convincing phishing emails and robocall scripts, staying informed about the latest scams is crucial for safeguarding your finances. Below is a roundup of some prevalent schemes that cybercriminals…

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Don’t Take the Bait: Safeguarding against spear phishing attacks.

Most of us are familiar with phishing scams: you receive an urgent-sounding email instructing you to change your password, verify an order, or pay a bill to avoid some kind imminent risk or loss. These scams can be very convincing, and everyone should be diligent about protecting passwords, using strong passwords, not on clicking suspicious…

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