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7 popular contractor scams to avoid

Here are a few of the most common scams, along with some advice on how you avoid falling victim to them. The scam: In this ...
Common moving scams include weight bumping and lowball estimates. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this does not influence our ...
Popular holiday scams include fake delivery notifications, gift card scams, charity scams and more. Scams seem to be getting more and more convincing each year, but learning to spot the signs can help ...
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Seniors, avoid these 15 scams targeting you

While scam artists target anyone and everyone they can if they believe there's a potential for a payoff, they sadly most often focus heavily on senior citizens. Why? That's because many retirees have ...
A phishing text message appears on the screen of a phone. Phishing remains a tactic employed by cybercriminals. Scammers send unsolicited emails, texts, or calls impersonating legitimate companies to ...
S&P WAS DOWN FIVE. GOVERNOR ANDY BESHEAR IS TAKING NEW STEPS TO PROTECT KENTUCKIANS FROM SCAMMERS WITH THE LAUNCH OF A NEW WEBSITE. THE SITE SERVES AS A ONE STOP RESOURCE WHERE PEOPLE CAN LEARN HOW TO ...
When we talk about fraud that can inflict a severe financial and emotional toll on the victims, it’s not hyperbole. One area where this is increasingly evident is elder fraud, as the amounts of money ...
MISSOULA, Mont. — Welcome to this week's Spot the Scam with our partner Clearwater Credit Union. Our guest today is Brit DeVries from Clearwater Credit Union. Today we are going to be talking about ...
Scams are increasing at an alarming rate in central Ohio and across the nation, with significant financial losses reported. Common scams include impersonating law enforcement, demanding payment for ...
Although the holiday season is meant to be a time of joy and laughter with friends and family, it’s also a Christmastime all its own for thieves and scammers. The combination of a giving spirit and a ...
Experts advise purchasing tickets only from official vendors and using secure payment methods. Attendees should be cautious of scalpers and unofficial merchandise vendors inside and outside the venue.
In today’s world, protecting your personal information feels like an uphill battle. With the rise of sophisticated email and text scams, it’s no wonder that many of us are worried about our private ...