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Got an Invention? Don’t Fall for These Patent Scams
Scams Getting an idea for a cool new product patented is a dream for many creative thinkers, but unfortunately there are plenty of scammers out there ready to pounce on that dream. Here’s how to spot them and where you should turn for help instead.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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Watch Out for Stimulus Check Texting Scam
Scams Scammers are sending text messages that trick people into disclosing bank account information to get a $1,200 stimulus check.
By Rocky Mengle
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The Psychology of Being Scammed
personal finance Are you nice? Trusting? Well, you also might be scammed one day, if you’re not careful.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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Watch Out for COVID Cons
Scams Isolated seniors are particularly vulnerable to pandemic-related scams.
By Emma Patch
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Beware Crooked Contact Tracers
Scams If someone claiming to be a contact tracer asks you for money or requests your Social Security number, that’s a red flag.
By Sandra Block
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Another Epidemic to Worry About: Identity Theft
Scams Fraud losses grew in 2019 and are likely to increase in 2020.
By Emma Patch
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Don’t Fall for Pandemic Cons
Scams Scammers are stealing money with phishing schemes, fake remedies and inflated prices on products that are in demand.
By Sandra Block
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How to Avoid Elder Fraud
Scams Kiplinger's associate editor Miriam Cross offers tips on how to protect your loved ones from falling victim to elder fraud. Also, our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey delve into the results of Kiplinger's market volatility poll.
By Sandra Block
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Avoid Fraud in 2020 By Writing the Complete Date
Scams Protect your documents from scammers who could change the date on your important documents.
By Bob Niedt
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