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Five Ways to Help You Cut Down on Unwanted Calls

Five Ways to Help You Cut Down on Unwanted Calls If you feel like you get more than your share of unwanted calls, you’re not alone. To slow down these persistent calls — some of which lead straight to scams — take a few simple steps. Register your phone number for free in the National […]

Scammy Texts Offering “refunds” for Amazon Purchases

Scammy Texts Offering “refunds” for Amazon Purchases Scammers are pretending to be Amazon again. This time, they’re sending texts claiming there’s a problem with something you bought. They offer a refund if you click a link — but it’s a scam. Here’s how the scam works so you can avoid it. You get an unexpected […]

Job Scammers Are Looking To Hire You

Job Scammers Are Looking To Hire You Scammers are always “hiring” but don’t actually want to employ you. Instead, they want your money, personal information, or both. Here’s how to spot and avoid a job scam. Scammy recruiters who claim to be recruiting for a big-name employer often reach out by email or text with […]

Scammers are Impersonating Local Law Enforcement

Scam Alert: Scammers are Impersonating Local Law Enforcement Have you gotten a call that looks like it’s from your local police department? Scammers are faking caller ID to impersonate local law enforcement, hoping to get you to pay. Learn how this scam works so you can avoid it. The call comes from someone claiming they’re […]

Protect Yourself: Beware of Phone Scams Learn how these red flags show up in phishing scams. Unusual Caller ID While caller ID can be spoofed, legitimate calls from your bank are more likely to display an official phone number or a known identifier. If not, be very skeptical. Scare Tactics or Threats Phishing calls rely […]