As the multitude of online services has expanded, so has the rate of fraudsters engaging in identity theft. Here are ten quick tips to help you avoid identity theft.
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How to Avoid Tax Return Scams
It’s tax season, and for scammers that means millions of taxpayers they can potentially dupe out of refunds or scare into making irrational moves. Here is what you need to know about tax return scams and how to avoid them.
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Repairing your credit can be an uphill battle. There are legitimate credit repair companies, but without educating yourself, you might reach a scammer instead. Here are the most common warning signs of a credit repair scam:
Continue reading4 Scams to Watch for After the Holidays
The holidays may be over, but scammers never take a break. The weeks after the holiday season generally bring an increase in scams that can be difficult to spot. Watch out for these four common post-holiday scams.
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Don’t let scams spoil your holiday cheer! Here are five holiday scams to watch out for and ways to protect yourself.
Continue readingFour Costly Money Mistakes
The choices you make today can affect the rest of your financial life. Here are four money mistakes, and steps you can take to avoid them!
Continue readingSteps to Take After a Data Breach
A data breach exposes confidential information of its victims, which can include Social Security numbers, account information, passwords and more. If your personal information has been compromised, take these five steps to mitigate the damage.
Continue readingProtect Yourself From Pet Scams
If you have been thinking about adding a pet to your family, be on the lookout for pet scams. Here are several ways to spot this type of scam and what to do if you have been targeted.
Continue readingSummertime Scams to Watch Out for
Summer is a time for fun, whether you are on vacation or just relaxing at home, but scammers will come after you no matter where you are. Follow these five tips to stay safe.
Continue readingProtect Yourself From Social Media Scams
Over the last few years, the number of social media scams has grown significantly. There are several types of scams to look out for. Here’s how it happens, and how to protect yourself!
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