LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Millions of people use apps on their phones to send and receive money, but they may not be as safe as…
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Category: Credit Card Scams
Petaluma police warn of scam involving law enforcement impersonators
Petaluma police warned this week that scammers pretending to represent the city’s police department are calling residents and asking for personal information and money. Multiple…
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These credit cards will save you money on all your travel outside Canada
Between crowded airports and rising prices, travellers have plenty of aggravation to contend with this summer. Here’s a way to lighten the load if your…
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Biloxi PD warns of phone scam claiming to be Biloxi officers
The Biloxi Police Department is alerting the public of a phone scam where scammers claim to be an officer with the Biloxi Police Department. They…
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3 Ways to Spot Fake Amazon Reviews
Source: Amazon. Once seen, they can’t be unseen. Key points Check for specificity, nouns, and first-person pronouns. Spotting reviews is an art, not a science.…
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Job scams to watch out for and how to know if you’re being scammed
Since the start of COVID-19, we’ve heard a lot about the “Great Resignation” and a massive job churn that has some employers scrambling to find…
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Motorist scam costs Windom store $148
Area convenience store clerks are no doubt keeping a close eye on pumps and fuel purchases, given the price of gasoline. However, that doesn’t prevent…
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What Is Friendly Fraud and How Do You Prevent It?
One of the threats merchants have to deal with when accepting payment cards is chargebacks. All major card schemes set out chargebacks, so cardholders can…
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Fraudsters pose as local law enforcement in an uptick of recent scam calls
COLORADO SPRINGS — We’re learning about an uptick in scam calls across the Pikes Peak Region messing with people’s emotions and trying to add credibility by posing…
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Avoiding identity theft by protecting mail
CHICO — If you’ve ever had your identity stolen, you know that it is one of the biggest hassles ever. For me, it happened in…
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