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Scams & Rip-Offs
A government agency has a new warning about something we've probably all been told is a no-no at some point:…
Even in a stable economy, job seekers abound. Most of us are not content to settle, so we're always on…
If you're looking for a new job right now, the employment outlook for the new year is looking pretty rosy…
Thieves are increasingly stealing people's phone numbers in a new scheme known as "porting" or "port-out scamming." A phone porting…
We are well into a partial government shutdown, and many people are starting to feel the crunch. If you're a…
Perhaps you've been there: You run across a new service and want to give it a try, but it costs…
Microsoft has issued a series of emergency security patches for certain versions of Internet Explorer that criminals are actively exploiting…
Phone scams, which used to be limited solely to landlines or our "house phones," are now increasingly coming to our…
If you're a would-be inventor, you've probably seen ads on TV promising patent help and offering to take your invention…
Want to start the new year with a new career? We've got a fresh list of jobs that have experienced…
'Tis the season for online shopping, which means more people than usual are expecting packages in the mail leading up…
The end of the year is quickly approaching, and charities are scrambling to ask for year-end donations. More than 1/3 of annual charitable…
The so-called "grandparents scam" is an ugly crime that can bilk senior citizens out of thousands of their hard-earned dollars…
December is a great month to look for a job. While everyone else is taking time off for the holidays,…
Everyone loves a puppy! But if you're in the market for a new family member for the holidays, here's what…
Netflix has become an everyday part of life for many of us, with its huge library of movies on demand…
As the world's largest online retailer, Amazon.com sends untold numbers of emails to consumers on a daily basis. Many of…
You drive, Uber or take public transportation to the ballgame and present your coveted ticket to the front gate attendant…
What if there were a way for you to avoid paying taxes in retirement? That's the promise offered by a…
Life insurance is particularly helpful as a safety net when you're raising a family. But what can you do if…
When the end of the year rolls around, you can always count on three things: holiday music in the stores,…
A virulent new breed of skimmers at gas station pumps are using cutting-edge technology to steal your money. That's prompted…
The holidays are upon us, but that doesn't mean the job opportunities grind to a halt! In fact, looking for…
Where is your veterans charity money going? CharityWatch.org keeps an eye on the best and worst veterans charities you can…
A shady health insurance operation that allegedly raked in more than $100 million by selling bogus insurance plans has now…
Criminals seem to know no bounds in trying to swindle unsuspecting victims. One scheme that seems to be increasing in…
We all know the holidays are a time to be generous and give to others. But if your boss emails…
Gift cards are popular around the holidays, but they're being used as more than just gifts by criminals: They're being…
If you're on Medicare or turning 65 soon, you've probably got open enrollment on your mind. The open enrollment period…
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has a warning about a new scam involving a number showing up on your caller…
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