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Relief for Western Union Fraud Victims
Scams You have until Feb. 12 to file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission and get some of your money back if you got hit by a telegram scam.
By Thomas H. Blanton Published
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How to Stop Getting Robo Calls
Scams Technology has made those annoying recorded calls ubiquitous, and technology can help you fight back.
By Miriam Cross Published
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Naughty or Nice: A Guide for Giving to Charity
Scams Doing the most good with your donation starts with following your heart, and then doing your due diligence.
By Marguerita M. Cheng, CFP® & RICP® Published
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Fighting Financial Fraud and Identity Theft
Scams Learn what it's like on the front lines on our ride along with the scam police.
By Anne Kates Smith Published
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Equifax Data Breach Hit Me: Here's How I Protect Myself Now
Scams A financial professional who once paid Equifax to monitor his own personal information outlines the four-step plan he now uses instead to guard his identity, Social Security number and finances from cybercriminals.
By Bradford M. Pine Published
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Five Ways to Ponzi-Proof Your Retirement
Scams Even seasoned investors can fall prey to a crook, or a financial professional who just isn't very good. So take these measures to protect yourself.
By Kirk Cassidy, Investment Adviser Published
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How Consumers Can Clean Up After Equifax Disaster
Scams Everyone needs to take precautions in today’s world of constant data breaches. Here are six steps to protect yourself.
By Marguerita M. Cheng, CFP® & RICP® Published
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5 Ways to Ponzi-Proof Your Retirement
Scams Most investors worry about losing their money to the market — not to their financial professional.
By Kirk Cassidy, Investment Adviser Published
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Your Mobile Phone Could Get Hacked, Too
Scams Crooks send texts that may trick you into allowing access to your phone’s info.
By Rivan V. Stinson Published
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