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Another phony IRS email is making the rounds - DO NOT click it As people struggle through the pandemic, crooks are targeting victims' need for financial relief. The Economic Impact Payment program is being used to lure people into giving up their personal and financial information. We'll show you how the scam works and what you can do to avoid it. Tap or click here to avoid this elaborate scam. → |
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5 ways to stop bots and spammers from calling you all day long It’s time to say goodbye to robocalls. Luckily, you have a ton of smartphone tools at your disposal. You can block numbers, turn on Do Not Disturb mode, use your carrier's tools or download third-party apps to end this menace. Here are five easy steps to stop them now. Shopping scams are ramping up - Here's how to protect your wallet With the end-of-year shopping spree reaching billions of dollars, criminals will be looking for their piece of the financial pie. While they might not deploy the same tactics as last year, you still need to be aware of the dangers of online shopping. Here are ways to protect your wallet. Data breach warning: Wireless network usernames and passwords hacked If you have an account with this popular digital carrier, you need to check your account. Hackers have infiltrated customer accounts and not only changed personal information, but in some cases, purchased expensive phones in victims' names. Here's what happened and what you should do now. |
🎧 AUDIO BRIEFING | Google ad scam, take better pet photos, Ben's first 5-star review Scammers have a clever new tactic that really works. They're creating Google ads to piggyback off search traffic; one scheme cost people over $500,000 in cryptocurrency in one weekend. Plus, tips for taking better pictures of your furry friends, and Ben gives his first five-Ben head review. Listen to find out what merited the honor. Play Now • 39 min ▶ |
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