Why credit card fraud alerts are rising, and how worried you should be about them
Credit card fraud alerts are rising, but for every false alarm there is a real crime, often now linked to
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Consumer fraud
Last-minute holiday shopping is ‘one of the keys to success for crooks,’ expert says. How to stay safe
Taking these steps can help ensure you don't become a fraud victim as you check off those last-minute holiday gifts
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How this 77-year-old widow lost $661,000 in a common tech scam: ‘I realized I had been defrauded of everything’
Marjorie Bloom, a retiree, lost her life savings in a "tech support" scam involving cryptocurrency. These frauds, which target older
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How the U.S. built a junk fee economy
Americans are collectively spending nearly $65 billion on junk fees, according to the White House. Source link
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Food fraud secretly infiltrates kitchens across America — here’s how to avoid it
Food fraud costs the global food industry $40 billion per year, misleading consumers while posing potential public health risks, according
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Beware of scams involving jobs, stimulus checks and tax refunds, IRS warns
Thieves continue to use the Covid-19 pandemic as a means to steal money or data from unsuspecting taxpayers, according to
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