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Watch Out for This New Foldable iPhone Scam

A bogus $500 offer could put your personal information at risk before you buy anything

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Debt-Relief Fraud Targets People in Need

Criminals steal from desperate victims seeking financial assistance

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Bogus Ads Use Elon Musk's Image for Scams

AI deepfakes fuel fraud with fake endorsements

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How to Tell if an Emailed Party Invitation Is a Fake

Scammers’ impersonate friends and family to get you to click

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5 Emotional States Scammers Exploit to Perpetrate Fraud

Learn how they use social engineering to hijack your rational thinking

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Celebrity Impostor Scams Target Fans

Blake Shelton and Jennifer Aniston are among the many stars criminals impersonate

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Four Election Scams to Avoid This Year

Criminals may target voters with bogus websites and other fraud

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How to Avoid Disaster Fraud and FEMA Scams

How to spot fake charities, fraudulent contractors and FEMA imposters

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Consumers Receiving Fake Product Recall Notices

Scammers impersonate retailers with recall alerts to steal money or information

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Understanding Title Fraud: Stay Protected

Criminals can target buyers and sellers using public information

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Amazon Sending Refunds to More Customers

The new round of payments follows FTC lawsuit

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Victims Are Required to Pay Taxes on Their Stolen Money

Legislation to ease that policy is moving through Congress

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Protect Yourself from Bank Scams: Key Tips

It can be hard to tell whether you’re being contacted by your bank or a criminal

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