Fraud News
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2.0KWhy and How College Students Are Scammed
College students are ideal victims for identity theft, with clean or nonexistent credit histories ripe for exploitation … and often clueless about...
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2.1KSpring Cleaning for Scam-Proofing
Spring cleaning shouldn’t end with a yard sale or Goodwill drop-off. Here are some seasonally appropriate sprucing tips to reduce your risk...
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2.0KFTC: Impostor Scams Surpass ID Theft (but Debt Collection Remains Top Complaint)
More Americans last year complained about scammers playing an identity — most often, that of an IRS or other government official —...
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2.3KPuppy Scams Return!
How much is that doggy on the computer screen? With a recent resurgence in the longtime Puppy Scam, it’s costing some pet-seekers...
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2.0KShelter From the Sneakiest Real Estate Scams
Scams are a reality of real estate. Whether buying, selling or renting property, here’s what to know about some of the sneakiest...
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2.1KThe Real Costs of Free-Cruise Scams
If a Caribbean cruise sounds tempting right about now, there’s an even more seductive lure: a “free” cruise. But before responding to...
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2.1KDo’s and Don’ts to Prevent Romance Scams
True love may be priceless, but searching for it can cost dearly. Among the top-grossing swindles worldwide, romance scams netted fraudsters nearly...
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2.2KNew Utility Impostor Scams
No disrespect to Punxsutawney Phil, but here’s a more realistic winter forecast: When it’s cold outside, utility company impostors turn up the...
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2.0KNew Uptick in Government Scams Post-Election
Donald Trump won’t be the only one to shake things up. With a new president in the White House, scammers have fresh...
