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FTC: Intuit TurboTax Free Filing Ads Are Deceptive
Tax Filing The FTC says free tax filing ads for Intuit TurboTax are misleading taxpayers.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Scams Cost Consumers $8.8 Billion in 2022 — The Top Five Frauds
Scams and frauds jumped to shocking new highs last year. Learn the top five types, and use our tips to protect yourself.
By Ben Demers Published
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Beware Fake Disney Plus Emails That Steal Your Bank Information
Fake Disney Plus billing messages enable scammers to access your bank account and drain your funds.
By Ben Demers Published
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Romance Scams to Beware — Signs of a Scammer at Work
People seeking love and connection are attractive targets for fraudsters. Avoid these romance scams that prey on your best intentions.
By Ben Demers Published
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Banking Scams: Beware Fraudsters Impersonating Your Bank
Scams — and the criminals behind them — are getting more creative in separating victims from their money.
By Ben Demers Published
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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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Text Scams: How to Avoid (and Report) Them
Spam texts are surpassing robocalls as the preferred choice of scammers. Here’s how to avoid being a victim.
By Elaine Silvestrini Last updated
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Fighting Senior Fraud Before it Happens
New law enlists retail workers in fight against scamming retirees.
By Susan J. Wells 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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