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9 social media scams to watch out for in 2024
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15 PayPal scams to know and avoid in 2024
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13 OfferUp scams and how to avoid them
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14 cryptocurrency scams to avoid in 2024
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16 Venmo scams to know and avoid in 2024
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Don't let charity scams steal your holiday cheer!
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16 holiday scams to watch out for in 2023
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7 Black Friday scams + how to avoid them in 2023
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The alarming rise of fake fashion e-shops
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Beware the 'Secret Sister' scam this holiday season
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Tis the season for holiday scams
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Fires, hurricanes, other disasters are opportunities for scams
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18 Facebook Marketplace scams to avoid in 2024
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Is Etsy safe? 8 Etsy scams to know and avoid in 2024
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13 WhatsApp scams to know and avoid in 2024
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Do you know the common tactics of scammers, thieves, and used car salesmen?
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What exactly is a pig butchering scam?
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5 common Tinder scams to avoid in 2024
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If your email does this, that’s a red flag
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10 Ticketmaster scams and how to spot them
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11 LinkedIn scams to avoid in 2024
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17 Amazon scams to know and avoid in 2024
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13 Airbnb scams + how to avoid them
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17 common eBay scams and how to spot them
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What is a sugar daddy scam? How to avoid them in 2024
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IRS scams: 10 types + warning signs in 2024
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What is a robocall? A definition + how to avoid robocalls
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Elderly scams: Scammers target seniors, and tech makes it easier
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12 Instagram scams to know and avoid in 2024
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7 ways to teach your kids about online scams
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What is catfishing? Warning signs and protection tips
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What is a fake antivirus software? An overview of rogue security software
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6 back-to-school scams and how to avoid them
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E-card scams: Moms, dads, and grads, beware of the singing cat
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NFT scams: 10 types + how to avoid NFT fraud
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IRS scam calls: Fake vs. real IRS contact
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Q&A: What should I do about those weird text messages with random letters and numbers?
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14 ways to avoid vendor fraud and other precautions for a cyber-safe wedding
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How to recognize and avoid tech support scams
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Event scams: 5 things to avoid as big events come back
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Job-posting scams and how to avoid them
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Free in-game currency? It’s probably a scam
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6 mobile gaming scams and how to avoid them
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Want a puppy to keep you company during COVID-19? Avoid puppy scams and puppy mills
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Unemployment scams and COVID-19: How to identify scams and help protect against them
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Coronavirus phishing emails: How to protect against COVID-19 scams
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Social engineering scams on social media
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Protecting yourself from online shopping scams
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Top 5 social media scams
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DocuSign phishing emails: 4 signs of an attack, and how to protect yourself
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5 tips to protect yourself from online travel booking scams
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Watch out for "free" movie and television scams during big events
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Mobile scams: How to identify them and protect yourself
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Avoiding ransomware scams on social media
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How to stop robocalls: 15 tips
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What to do if you fall for an email scam

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