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Some of us can still remember the old days when the process of finding a job began with buying a local newspaper or national trade magazine and searching through its classified advertisements. Those ads were placed by employers or employment agencies, and usually the worst thing that could happen to a jobseeker was wasting time…
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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 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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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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The number of Americans traveling internationally this year is expected to be higher than it was before the pandemic. That’s good news for tourists, who can find some great deals, and for businesses catering to their needs, many of whom are still recovering from the financial hits they took during the past four years. It’s…
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Online shopping has become a convenient and popular way to purchase everything from lunch to luxe vacations. Unfortunately, convenience can come with some risk, including the threat of scams. Protecting your financial information and avoiding fraud is more important than ever – and increasingly challenging. Here are some tips to help you stay safe while…
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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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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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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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