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4 common scams and how to avoid them

Brookdale Senior Living reports on rising scams targeting seniors, including recovery, romance, grandparent, and government ...
Amazon Prime Day attracts shoppers and scammers. Learn how to recognize fake Amazon orders, phishing emails, smishing texts, ...
Job seekers should watch out for "ghost" AI job postings and data phishing disguised as listings.
Common scams targeting seniors include AI-powered scams, funeral scams, tech support scams, government imposter scams, ...
In 2024, Americans reported losing $470 million to scams that started with texts, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Text scams are also becoming harder to detect with AI. Knowing what to look ...
Patricia Carey could have lost thousands of dollars had she not called her bank when she became suspicious of a possible ...
AI is making romance scams harder to spot. Learn the warning signs and how to protect yourself from falling for a fake ...
Forex trading can be a land of promise for experienced investors, but it can be a treacherous place for beginners.
The scam: A traveler lost $12,000 after calling a fake airline customer service number found through a Google search. How it works: Scammers use fake sponsored ads that look official, especially ...
Attendees should be cautious of scams involving fake tickets, especially when purchasing secondhand. Churchill Downs has a strict "no reentry" policy, so used tickets or wristbands will not grant ...
A chilling new scam uses AI to clone your child's voice, tricking parents into paying ransom. Here's how the horror unfolds—and how to avoid it. I review privacy tools like hardware security keys, ...
Election season means more political texts and robocalls are hitting phones, and more are expected as Nov. 3 gets closer.