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Five Mind Games MLMs Use to Scam People
Multi-level marketing schemes will use these tricks and strategies to fool people into thinking they’re legit.
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Six Psychological Tricks Scammers Use Against You
Sometimes you wonder how anyone falls for an obvious scam; but the truth is, we’re all susceptible.
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Four 'Funeral Scams' That Could Target You After a Family Member Dies
You're already in mourning. The last thing you need is to get ripped off too.
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Five Signs That a Great Offer on Your House Is a Scam
If you just got an over-ask offer on a property you’re trying to sell, watch out for these scams.
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How to Spot (and Avoid) These Utility Scams
That urgent call isn't actually from your utility provider.
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Seven Grammar and Language Red Flags to Help You Spot Scam Emails and Texts
"Kindly" watch for these tell-tale signs of a phishy message, "my dear."
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Five Things a Real Cop Will Never Ask You to Do
Scammers sometimes pretend to be police—and they always tell you to do things no real cop would ever.
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How to Tell If That Class Action Settlement Notice Is Actually a Scam
Hey, it’s free money—if it’s not a scam.
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Five Signs That a Political Donation Request Is a Scam
Here's how to tell whether those texts and emails asking for political donations are real—or from an opportunistic scammer.
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If You Got a Package You Didn't Order, It Might Be a Scam
Pay attention to free Amazon stuff that just shows up—and take action.
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The Seven Things You Should Do If Someone Is Using Your Social Security Number
Don't panic: There's plenty you can do to lock everything down.
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Eight Unexpected Ways a Restaurant Can Mislead You
Restaurants have tight margins and wait staff are hard-working people—but sometimes things can get shady.
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Four Ways to Protect Yourself From Getting Scammed by a Mechanic
If you don’t know much about cars, you’re at the mercy of the person who does. But you can defend yourself with a few simple steps, and by knowing what to look for.
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Four Subtle Contractor Scams to Look For
There are red flags you should look for before, during, and after the work is complete.
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Five Ways to Spot a Credit Card Skimmer
Card skimmers are easy to install and hard to detect. But if you do these five things every time you swipe or insert a card, you’ll be fine.
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Six Common Contractor Scams (and How to Avoid Them)
These scams are common for a reason: they work.
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Eight Subtle Signs Your Identity Has Been Stolen
The effects of identity theft can be immediately, catastrophically obvious—or you may be compromised for years without knowing it.
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How to Tell If Someone Is Stealing Your Utilities
It’s surprisingly easy for nefarious neighbors to leech the services you’re paying for.
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That Message From the IRS About Your Refund Is a Scam
Don't click the link—the IRS won't ever text or email you.
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How to Tell a Fake Rolex From a Real One in 2023
It used to be fairly easy to tell a fake Rolex from a real one, but these days, it can be nearly impossible.