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7 Tips to Send Porch Pirates Packing
As the holidays collide with COVID-19, expect a surge in package theft
10 Worst Things to Carry in Your Wallet
With identity theft rampant, keep only the essentials in your pocket or purse
Do Multiple Email Accounts Improve Your Security?
Only if you use safeguards, like passwords, on all email accounts
Gift Card Fraud Losses Skyrocket in U.S.
Report says $148 million was lost to fraudsters partway through 2021
Cybercrooks Stalk Online Shoppers
FBI alert warns holiday losses could exceed last year's $53 million-plus
Elder Fraud
Tech Tools to Help Guard Against Elder Financial Abuse
Websites and firms that can flag suspicious behavior
How to Spot Elder Fraud by a Financial Professional
Protect loved ones from exploitation by a fiduciary
Safeguard Older Loved Ones From Caregiver Fraud
How to hire wisely and spot signs of financial abuse
Coronavirus Scams
First Federal Criminal Charges for COVID Vaccine Card Fraud
California woman accused of helping others create fake vaccination records
Fraudsters Hit COVID Program Offering Help for Funerals
Beware unsolicited calls, emails offering help with FEMA application
5 Things to Know About the Latest Vaccine Scam
Feds say post-vaccine survey is fake and prize never arrives
Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Cards Put Public Health at Risk
Authorities warn Twitter, Shopify, eBay to stem online sales of sham records
Beware COVID-19 Frauds and Scams
Nearly 500 charged with crimes during yearlong Justice Department crackdown
Preview: The Perfect Scam
6 Tales of Real-Life Scam Stories
Host of ‘The Perfect Scam’ podcast shares a few of the most memorable episodes
Scam Turns Grandmother Into a Money Mule
Annie believes she's found an online friend, but in reality, she’s being lured into a scam
How a Stolen Bag Helped Uncover a Crime Ring
A stolen purse case leads to a nationwide crime ring and a scam that includes disguises and more
Stimulus Check Scams
Fake Stimulus Checks Drive Traffic to Used-Car Sale
Federal lawsuit alleges deceptive and illegal tactics
