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Report Scams on the Scam Tracker
The Better Business Bureau launched a BBB Scam Tracker in late 2015 to provide consumers in the United States and Canada a place to spot and report scams. It’s another way to do a little extra research if you suspect
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5 Major Hacks of 2015 Year
“Cyber” was a popular word last year and it’s for good reason. It was a year of data breaches and hacks, impacting the public and private sector alike. Congress used some of these incidents to fear-monger and pass fundamentally flawed legislation,
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Tips For a Scam-Free 2016
Start the year with an awareness of the many scams that target your finances and identity and learn what tools are available to help protect you. “Government impostor, computer tech support, and sweepstakes scams were among the major threats for
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How to Outsmart the Newest Cyber Scams
Security for your credit cards are changing drastically in 2016. However, that doesn’t mean identity frauds and credit card scams will diminish. By the end of 2016, 84% of credit cards will have a secure computer chip, according to Mercator
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Possible Internet Scam on Fake Justin Bieber Concert Tickets
Fans of Justin Bieber are told his 2016 concert tickets for the upcoming show at 3 Arena in Dublin, have been for sale over the last few weeks. Cops are investigating an “internet scam” involving the sale of fake tickets
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How to Use Free Wi-Fi safely for Banking, Shopping and More
Public Wi-Fi has become our main priority when it comes to communication, this convenient way to check Facebook, browse the Internet or shop online while on the go is great without putting a dent in your cellular data plan. (Use this free app
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Gift Card Scam Could Leave Your Card Worthless
If you received gift cards over the holidays then you might want to take precaution as the gift card scam could claim your cash. So, what if you find out your gift card has no money on it? RELATED: Beware of Online Pet
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Beware of Online Pet Scams
The Better Business Bureau has received several calls in the past few months from consumers that have sent money for a new pet, but end up pet-less, with only more reasons to send more money. According to reports there have been
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Next Year’s Frauds… And Solutions
The New Year is soon approaching and so are the new (and old) money frauds to watch out for in 2016. “There’s nothing like the holiday shopping season going into the New Year to test our latest security efforts
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LifeLock to Pay $100 Million to Consumers
LifeLock is to pay $100 million to settle Federal Trade Commission contempt charges that it violated the terms of a 2010 federal court order that requires the company to secure consumers’ personal information and prohibits the company from deceptive advertising.
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