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What makes invitation scams so insidious is that they exploit people’s desire for connection. “The FOMO effect takes over — fear of missing out … and even if you don’t want to go to the party, you want to know more information,” one expert warns.

Amazon and FedEx have each received millions in tariff refunds. Now some of that money may end up in your bank account. FedEx customers can check their status now through an online portal. Amazon shoppers must wait to see whether the company contacts them.

During the 2024 presidential campaign, an AI-generated robocall impersonating President Joe Biden’s voice urged some 5,000 Democrats in New Hampshire not to vote in a primary.

SSI’s stringent asset limits are getting fresh attention from disability and aging advocates, including AARP and lawmakers in Washington. The $2,000 and $3,000 thresholds haven’t been updated in more than 35 years, and some members of Congress say the current law discourages recipients from saving or working.