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5 ways to protect yourself from the common email con of a phishing scam The emails look official from addresses and with logos that appear to be the real deal. Maybe it’s a message from your bank, claiming that there’s something wrong with your account; or Microsoft, raising concerns about unusu...

Don’t fall victim to an IRS tax scam. Yes, we all get phone calls from telemarketers, fundraisers, creditors etc. Sometimes, there is a legitimate reason why a caller is asking for money, but increasingly often, consumers are receiving calls from scammers pretending to be from a legitimate org...

Free product! Risk-free trial! The “free” offers for anything from cooking gadgets to skincare products appear on pop-up internet ads, unsolicited emails, and TV. In some cases, they may be legitimate opportunities to try something new. But, more often, those offers can be costly mistakes when c...