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Tax Refund Scam Targets College Students and Staff
Scams The IRS says there's a new phishing scam aimed at people with email addresses ending in ".edu."
By Rocky Mengle Published
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How to Get Hacked and Become a Victim of Identity Theft
Scams Yes, online security can be a drag, but if you’re tempted to click on that fun Facebook quiz or skip your phone update just this one time, here’s what could happen.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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Retirees, Protect Yourself From Thieves Online
Scams Scams targeting the elderly are frequent. Here are some expert ways to build your protection from scammers.
By Ann Marie Maloney Published
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Taxes on Retirees — What’s New?
Budgeting In this episode of Your Money's Worth, senior tax editor Rocky Mengle talks about the latest update of the Kiplinger Retiree Tax Map. Will states with declining revenues make life harder on retirees? Also, the Biden stimulus plan and the hazards of patent scams.
By David Muhlbaum Published
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Got an Invention? Don’t Fall for These Patent Scams
Scams Getting an idea for a cool new product patented is a dream for many creative thinkers, but unfortunately there are plenty of scammers out there ready to pounce on that dream. Here’s how to spot them and where you should turn for help instead.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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Watch Out for Stimulus Check Texting Scam
Scams Scammers are sending text messages that trick people into disclosing bank account information to get a $1,200 stimulus check.
By Rocky Mengle Published
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The Psychology of Being Scammed
personal finance Are you nice? Trusting? Well, you also might be scammed one day, if you’re not careful.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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Watch Out for COVID Cons
Scams Isolated seniors are particularly vulnerable to pandemic-related scams.
By Emma Patch Published
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Beware Crooked Contact Tracers
Scams If someone claiming to be a contact tracer asks you for money or requests your Social Security number, that’s a red flag.
By Sandra Block Published
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