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- 10/23/2020
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Overpaid your utility bill? That’s probably a scam
You get a robocall saying you paid too much on a utility bill. To make up for this mistake, they say, you’ll get a cash refund and a discount on your future bills.
- 10/23/2020
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COVID-19 clinical trial: real or fake? Learn how to tell the difference.
There are thousands of trials underway as companies race to find effective vaccines and treatments for COVID-19.
- 10/22/2020
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Scams that start on social media
Scammers are hiding out on social media, using ads and offers to market their scams
- 10/21/2020
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How to spot, avoid, and report imposter scams
Imposter scams often begin with a call, text message, or email. The scams may vary, but work the same way
- 10/13/2020 10:00 AM
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Update Your Privacy Settings
Use these direct links to update your privacy settings on popular devices and online services.
- 10/13/2020 9:59 AM
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Lock Down Your Login
There are simple and quick ways to put you in control of your personal information and keep your key accounts like email, banking and social media safer.
- 10/13/2020 8:59 AM
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Did you get an offer for student loan debt relief?
Having trouble paying your student loan debt? You might get an offer that says you can reduce your monthly payment, or even reduce your overall debt.
- 10/08/2020 11:31 AM
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Fake News
Generally speaking, fake news is a false narrative that is published and promoted as if it were true.
- 09/30/2020
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Have you gotten a collection call about a debt you don’t recognize?
Nobody likes getting debt collection calls
- 09/28/2020
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Heard about the “waiting package” phishing scam?
Phishing scams can be hard to spot.
- 09/25/2020
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What to do when someone steals your identity
Did someone use your personal information to open up a new mobile account or credit card?
- 09/21/2020
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Fake check scams and your small business
- 09/12/2020 9:38 AM
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Online Security for Kids
Kids' lives are online more than ever, from socializing with friends and interacting with family to online learning and education.
- 09/10/2020 3:03 PM
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How can you spot a tech support scam?
Are you getting pop-up warning messages on your computer screen? Or maybe a phone call that your computer has a virus? That may well be a tech support scam. But how do you know? And what do you do?
- 09/04/2020 3:04 PM
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Those free COVID-19 money offers on WhatsApp and Facebook are scams
Have you seen a message on WhatsApp or Facebook offering you free help during the pandemic?
- 09/04/2020
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What to do when you (and your kids) are online at home
- 08/08/2020 8:44 AM
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Virtual Conferencing Safely and Securely
Regardless of why you are connecting, here are key steps you can take to make the most of these technologies safely and securely.
- 06/03/2020
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COVID-19 scams targeting college students
- 04/27/2020
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Coronavirus stimulus payment scams: What you need to know
- 02/19/2020
Cybersecurity
How to Recognize and Report Spam Text Messages
If you have a cell phone, you probably use it dozens of times a day to text people you know. But have you ever gotten a text message from an unknown sender? It could be a scammer trying to steal your personal information. Find out what you can do about unwanted text messages and how to report them.