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  • Preventing Holiday Package Thieves

    Posted on 12/11/25

    With holiday shopping—and shipping—comes the risk of package theft. Thieves — often called “Porch Pirates” — steal millions of packages from American doorsteps each year, totaling billions of dollars…
  • Airline Call Center Scams: What to Know

    Posted on 12/11/25

    With the holiday travel season fast approaching, scammers are poised to capitalize on travelers needing help with last-minute flight changes and cancellations. Don’t let fake customer service derail…
  • Spot Fake Charity Donation Scams

    Posted on 12/04/25

    The year's end brings an uptick in scams masked as tax-deductable charitable contributions.…
  • Common Holiday Scams to Look Out For

    Posted on 12/04/25

    The holiday season usually means fun with friends and family, goodwill and giving. Unfortunately, it's also a prime time for cybercriminals to perpetrate fraud. Here are some common holiday scams to…
  • Honoring Veterans and Protecting Them from Fraud

    Posted on 11/06/25

    Veterans Day, celebrated each year November 11, is a time to honor the service and sacrifice of those who have served in the U.S. armed forces. It’s also a reminder of the need to protect veterans…
  • TikTok and Social Media Scams

    Posted on 11/06/25

    According to the Federal Trade Commission, more money is reported stolen through fraud originating on social media than by any other method of contact. Reports to the AARP Fraud Watch Network…
  • Medicare Open Enrollment Scams

    Posted on 10/02/25

    It's Halloween month, but that does not mean that you should expect scares or tricks from Medicare. October marks the start of Medicare open enrollment, and unfortunately, the peak season for…
  • Customer Service Scams Surge as Criminals Exploit Online Searches

    Posted on 08/21/25

    When filing a consumer complaint, be sure to verify who you are talking to.…
  • Steel Yourself Against Scams: Pause. Reflect. Protect.

    Posted on 08/21/25

    Scammers succeed by creating an atmosphere of excitement. Learn how to protect yourself.…
  • What You Need to Know About Crypto ATMs

    Posted on 08/21/25

    Cryptocurrency kiosks, may look like regular ATMs, but criminals can also use them as a fast, easy and hard-to-trace way to get access to victims’ cash. …
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