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Scam Report: FTC Says Older Adults Targeted
The Federal Trade Commission says more money is being taken from older adults by scams involving social media, cryptocurrency and texts.
By Elaine Silvestrini Last updated
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Kim Kardashian's $1.3 Million Crypto Fine Is a Warning to Investors
Kim Kardashian didn't tell her instagram audience she was paid to promote a crypto token. Now, she'll pay a hefty fine.
By Kiplinger Staff Published
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Watch Out for Flood-Damaged Cars from Hurricane Ian
Buying & Leasing a Car In the wake of Hurricane Ian, more flood-damaged cars may hit the market. Car prices may rise further because of increased demand as well.
By Bob Niedt Last updated
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How Do I Stop Robocalls From Scamming Me?
retirement The scammers have automated their efforts to separate you from your money. We have ways to make it stop.
By Elaine Silvestrini Published
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Grandparent Scams Get Victims in Their Hearts
Scams If you get a call from someone who claims to be your grandchild in trouble and needing money right away, be wary. Don’t send any money or give any information until you verify the story.
By Elaine Silvestrini Published
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Beware the Caller From “The Government”: It’s a Scam
Scams Scammers' persistence is matched only by their insolence: They even try to impersonate the very agencies trying to stop their grift.
By Elaine Silvestrini Published
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The Best Way to Protect a Parent from Scammers
Scams Adult children worried about their parents’ ability to spot and avoid fraud have several options to help protect them, including a durable power of attorney, a guardianship and a revocable trust. Which might be best for your family?
By James J. Ferraro, JD Published
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How to Avoid a Summer of Scams – Expert Tips to Help Aging Parents
Scams Financial professionals share their top tips to help avoid becoming a statistic in a summertime wave of identity theft, account hacks and telemarketing fraud.
By Pam Krueger Published
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National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins Wants to Help
Financial Planning Your tax dollars are at work funding a government bureau to help you deal with the IRS. Strange but true! Also, the price of Amazon is going up.
By David Muhlbaum Published
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