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AARP Survey: Holiday Shoppers Favor Cyber Monday
But 3 in 10 adults plan to spend less during the holidays this year
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10 Tips to Send Porch Pirates Packing
As the holidays collide with COVID-19, expect a surge in package theft
Scams Spike on Social Media Sites Amid COVID-19
Online shopping frauds a top complaint to FTC as pandemic emerged
Older Adults Need Better Online Security, Report Finds
AARP-sponsored research outlines steps to take to deter scammers
Coronavirus Scams
25 Fake Websites Shut Down Claiming to Sell Lysol, Clorox
Cleaning products ordered online were never delivered to consumers
8 Tips to Scam-Proof Your Life During COVID-19
Crooks capitalizing on the crisis want your cash and personal data
FTC Raps Hearing Aid Chains for COVID-19 Promotions
Chains say they have ceased COVID-stimulus relief ads to buy hearing aids
Psychic Scams Rise During COVID-19 Pandemic
What's in your future? Financial ruin, if you're not careful
Hackers Use Facebook to Share Malicious Links
Facebook Messenger posts tied to coronavirus news likely come from compromised accounts
Stimulus Check Scams
Fake Stimulus Checks Drive Traffic to Used-Car Sale
Federal lawsuit alleges deceptive and illegal tactics
This Is What a Real Treasury Check Looks Like
Secret Service reveals security features to deter fraud
Keep Your Stimulus Payment Out of Scammers’ Hands
AARP’s Fraud Watch Network is on your side during the pandemic
First Fraud Charges Involving Stimulus Loans Filed
Feds allege two men schemed to get relief money earmarked for small businesses
CFPB Director: Beware of Counterfeit Checks
Pandemic doesn't deter criminals hungry for your cash and sensitive data
