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Scammers Cash In With Fake Boston Bombing Charities

In the aftermath of the bombings at the Boston Marathon, America’s charitable nature was fully on display…

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Dirty Dozen Tax Scams

Tax identity theft is a growing problem nationwide and the Internal Revenue Service has stepped up its efforts to crack …

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Beach Blanket Bummer: The Spring Break Scams to Watch Out For

It’s fairly common this time of year for scams related to spring break trips to crop up, and “spring breakers” are …

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Identity Thieves Take a Bite Out of Apple

Scammers are taking advantage of a product financing offer that presents identity thieves with the opportunity to fraudulently obtain instant credit approval to make online purchases…

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Don't Fall For These Common Travel Scams

There’s more to travel than road trips and games, as travelers can be prime targets for scams. To make sure …

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What You Need to Know About Tax-Related Identity Theft

Tax day is months away, but take steps now so you can file your return early—before identity thieves beat you to the punch…

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CFPB Warns of Mortgage Modification Scam

The housing market has been slowly recovering for most of the year, but the fact remains that millions of Americans …

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12 Holiday Scams to Watch Out For

As more consumers pick up their smartphone and tablet to go holiday shopping, cyber crooks will try just about anything …

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5 Things You Need to Know Before Giving to Charity

Is giving on your mind this time of year? Not only are many of us shopping for holiday gifts, but …

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How to Beat Debt Collection Scammers at Their Game

For years, we’ve been warning consumers about debt collection scammers. These companies call consumers and threaten with dire consequences — …

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