Chances are good that someone you know has been scammed. They may not talk about it, but the statistics do. The truth is that sharing what you know can help protect someone who you know from a scam. Check out these resources from the Federal Trade Commission.
As robocalls get blocked, text messages could be next big thing for scammers: What to know
The ongoing pandemic-related stress surely must be worth a free gift, bonus or some sort of discount somewhere. Unfortunately, we're seeing an onslaught of texts promoting fake COVID-19-themed discounts and deals. The Better Business Bureau mentions two specific scams that are hitting consumers in September.
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