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6 Online Holiday Shopping Safety Tips

While millions of Americans search for the internet’s best deals this holiday season, cybercriminals are hard at work targeting those online shoppers.

A warning sign stating, “charity fraud” rests on top of a keyboard.

Donate Wisely: A Guide to Scams Targeting People With Good Intentions

Charity and disaster scams target well-intentioned people who are looking to give to charitable causes. Thankfully, there are ways you can protect yourself.

A check shows “too much” in the amount field, indicating a red flag in a money mule scam.

How to Spot and Avoid a Money Mule Scam

If someone sends you money and asks you to do something with part of it, you could be targeted for a money mule scam.

A computer keyboard shows the word “scam” on a key, representing gift card scams initiated over the internet.

Gift Card Scams and How To Avoid Them

If someone contacts you with an urgent request to pay by gift card, should you do it? Here’s how to spot and avoid a scam.

Tips for Preventing Credit Card Fraud

Preventing Credit Card Fraud

Do you get emails from addresses that you don’t recognize? How about text messages from unfamiliar phone numbers? These are common phishing tactics made by fraudsters trying to

Why You Should Check Your Credit Report Annually

7 Reasons to Check Your Credit Reports Annually

With a new year approaching, it’s time to once again examine our behaviors and habits over the past year in order to formulate those dreaded New Year’s Resolutions lists. The good

This material is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified tax advisor, attorney or financial advisor. Readers should consult with their own tax advisor, attorney or financial advisor with regard to their personal situations.

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