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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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Free Credit Monitoring for Equifax Breach Victims
credit reports Millions of consumers whose data may have been exposed have been notified to sign up for the monitoring service.
By Lisa Gerstner Published
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Seven Things You Should Know About Winning a Lottery Jackpot
Making Your Money Last It’s definitely not likely you’ll hit big. But if you win, you could be happy for years to come — no matter what the naysayers tell you.
By Elaine Silvestrini Published
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Scammers Target Last-minute Shoppers
Scams Products may be in short supply, but potential thieves are not. Be “scam smart” to keep your holiday happy.
By Elaine Silvestrini Published
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I Still Like the Trillion-Dollar Stocks
Becoming an Investor Unlike the highfliers of the late 1990s, these trillionaires make tons of money.
By James K. Glassman 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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2 Credit Card Gotchas to Watch Out For
credit cards After an infuriating wake-up call with her own credit card company, one financial services consultant wants consumers to know something: It’s smart to pay attention to the details, even if you’ve been using the same credit card for years.
By Deborah S. Bosley, Ph.D. Published
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