The year-end holiday season is a time for celebration – a chance to decorate homes, splurge on gifts and gather with family and friends. It’s…
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How to keep your money safe in 2022
Based on my past cases, here is my Consumer Champion’s checklist for keeping your money safer in 2022. 1) Be ‘scamdemic’ prepared My mailbag was…
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Police Reports: Stolen car used in auto burglaries; $18,000 taken in phone scam
These reports were pulled from the latest police summaries provided by departments in our coverage area (Wilmette, Winnetka, Northfield, Kenilworth and Glencoe). WILMETTE Dec. 19-20…
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5 crimes targeting students and what you can do
Students have struggled a lot, especially during these tough pandemic-induced times. An added stress to their many responsibilities that include studying, taking exams, holding down…
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BJP will get 300+ seats in UP: Shah in Kasganj | Agra News
Agra: Addressing BJP’s Jan Vishwas rally in Kasganj on Sunday, Union Home minister Amit Shah hailed the present law-and-order situation in the state under chief…
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The Technologies Consumers Can Use to Combat Fraud
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Cybersecurity has always been a hot topic, and 2021 is no exception. As more consumers go online…
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BBB CONSUMER TIPS: Purchasing a puppy online remains extremely risky | News
The demand for “quarantine puppies” and other pets increased dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing with it a spike in scams that has persisted even…
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Smart stops cyberattacks with bigger ’21 investment in security
PLDT Inc.’s Smart Communications said major investments in cybersecurity infrastructure paid off as it identified and stopped nearly 300 million cyberattacks in 2021. Smart said…
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Avoiding scams as we return holiday gifts | Top Stories
ROCKFORD (WREX) — With all the Christmas gifts opened, there may be some ideas that didn’t turn out just right. The Better Business Bureau is…
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Rise in unemployment fraud reported – The Coastland Times
The North Carolina Attorney General and the North Carolina Division of Employment Security have both seen a recent increase in fraud against the state’s unemployment benefits…
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