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Prevent Medicare fraud: Protect your benefits during Open Enrollment

Oct 01, 2024 12:39PM

Learn how to protect yourself from Medicare fraud during Open Enrollment. Get tips on spotting scams, protecting your benefits and reporting suspicious activity to stay safe this fall.

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The pros and cons of freezing your credit to prevent identity theft

Sep 11, 2024 12:40PM ● By Arthur Vidro

Learn how to freeze your credit to protect against identity theft, the challenges without a smartphone and my experiences navigating it all with the three credit bureaus.

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Can you trust your contractor?

Sep 05, 2024 10:31AM ● By Mary Speer

Here's how you can avoid home repair scams.

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How to resist those puppy dog eyes and spot fake pet ads

Jul 01, 2024 10:04PM ● By Mary Speer

Beware of fake pet ads and scams targeting animal lovers. Learn to identify red flags, protect yourself from fraudulent breeders and safely reunite lost pets with their owners.

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Think you can outsmart scammers? Take our quiz!

May 29, 2024 11:34AM ● By Mary Speer

Take our quiz to put your scam detection skills to the test and learn how to protect your personal and financial information.

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How to keep your valuables safe from pickpockets

Apr 28, 2024 12:10PM

Discover the common tactics used by these modern-day Artful Dodgers, learn how to arm yourself with tips to protect your valuables and steps to take if you do become a victim.

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