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Spot Fraud Before You Become A Target
Learn to protect yourself. Read an excerpt from AARP's book about outsmarting scam artists. read
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SPOTLIGHT
Understanding the Fine Print
Four common contract gotchas and how to avoid them. read
6 Ways the New Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Will Fight for You
Elder financial abuse and retirement investment scams take a front seat. read
How Can I Stop Junk Mail?
Sign up with websites that know how to block it. read
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Beware of Area Code Scams
A call lasting just a few minutes could cost you $20 or more. read
A Trunk Full of Cash
If you believe the money is for you, prepare to get fleeced. read
3 Classic Cruise Rip-offs to Avoid
Think twice before you start packing for that "free" cruise. read
Track Down Unclaimed Property
Find money you didn't know you had without paying a con artist. read
Are You Smarter Than a Con Artist?
Learn how to protect yourself. Read an excerpt from AARP's new book about outsmarting clever scam artists. read
Beware of Green Dot MoneyPak Scams
Why you need to treat the funds like cash. read
You’ve Won a Million Bucks!
Really? How can you win a contest you haven't entered? The answer: You can't. read
Faux Faxes
With fax "broadcast" technology, scammers get their word out — and use up your fax paper. read
Common Investment Scams to Avoid
Older Americans are common targets for scammers who cheat investors out of $40 billion a year. read
Internet
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Google's Privacy Changes and You
What it all means, and how can you protect yourself from scams and aggressive advertisers. read
Are You a Tweeter — or a Sitting Duck?
Old cons find fertile new ground on the popular social network. read
Are You Safe Online? How About Your Privacy?
Why you need to use caution while networking with family and friends. read
Is Your Computer Infected?
Know the warning signs of 'malware,' then act quickly to remove it. read
Spammers Get Up Close and Personal
'Spearphishers' address you by name. Here's how to protect yourself read
Quiz: Is It a Scam or Is It Real?
Do you know how phishing differs from fishing? Test your knowledge of scams and scamming methods. Do
Privacy, Please!
Disabling your browsers' privacy settings can help you from getting hacked. read
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Unsubscribe From Email Spam
Learn how to safely get off mailing lists and avoid unscrupulous spammers. read
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Cutting Corners on Home Improvement Could Be Costly
Why it's wise to stick with a store's recommended installation crew. read
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