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More of us are ordering online these days, which gives scammers more opportunity to send phishing emails and texts to confirm our order, that an order has been delayed, or to track an order. My inbox overflows daily with scammers sending emails and texts like these. Does yours? Here’s how to avoid getting scammed by phishing.
Scam Alert. Unfortunately, many cars and trucks flooded in hurricanes and other deep water disasters wind up for sale by unscrupulous dealers to unsuspecting customers. Here are the signs of a flood-damaged vehicle, to avoid getting soaked by buying one that is dangerous to drive.
Scam Alert – Beware of a text or email saying you owe money for unpaid toll roads, and threaten penalties including loss of your license. Reminder that the FBI and several cities and states are warning about the scam – do not click on the link in the scam texts or emails, which impersonate the
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Amazon Prime Day has become a growing opportunity for scammers, who send real-looking emails about subscriptions, tracking information for packages, and more – all designed to steal your money, your identity, or both. As more of us rush to find deals, the fraudsters are also rushing to use increasingly advanced tactics – including AI –
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The Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks returns to the East River in 2025. Here are the best viewing spots in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens, intel about street closures, and more.
Travel insurance is as essential as auto insurance and homeowner’s insurance. Software glitches and severe weather mean cancelled and delayed flights, missing a cruise or a wedding, not just your luggage. Simply, never leave home without it. The choice is which kind of coverage you want to buy, and whether it is a per-trip policy or annual coverage.
If you hear one ring or see a missed call from a number you don’t recognize, do not call back. The one ring phone call scam is back, and if you fall for it you be charged as much as $30, or even more. Here’s what you need to know.
April 15th will be here soon. The sooner you file, the sooner you can get a refund – except if you make mistakes on your return. Here are the five most common tax mistakes and how to avoid them. Use the correct tax form and filing status: Your filing status determines deductions, tax credits and
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Scam alert: Thieves want to record your own voice to rip you off. Beware of callers who ask, Can you hear me? Are you a homeowner? Or another other question designed to make you say “yes”. It’s an old scam – it’s been around for a decade. While it never really went away, it’s back
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Save money by avoiding costly extras, such as extended warranties and paint protection, offered by dealers. According to Consumer Reports, many dealer add-ons are built into the vehicle by the manufacturer, so don’t pay for them twice.