A text shows up on your phone from a child. It say’s they’ve lost their phone (or some other emergency) and you have to text them back at a strange number. This is the beginning of a serious scam that many have fallen for.
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Your Voice, Our Future! An important vote for Mid Oregon’s Next Chapter.
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Question 1: You receive an email from a major online retailer announcing a fantastic, limited-time...
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There are so many scams out there preying on us these days, and many of them are targeting our online shopping. Now that it’s back to school time, if you’re shopping for supplies, returning items online, or just participating in some online retail therapy regardless of the time of year
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Social media platforms are fantastic for connecting, sharing and discovering however, they are also fertile ground for scammers looking to get you to click on bogus links.
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Families are starting back-to-school shopping earlier this year. According to the National Retail...
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Have you ever thought about the risks of online dating? It’s crazy how we’re all so connected these days. While there’s a lot of excitement in meeting new people online, there’s also a darker side to it: romance scams. These scammers know how to play on our emotions, creating fake relationships just to end up asking for money. It can break your heart…and wallet.
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Avoiding Online Shopping Scams Online shopping is convenient but beware of fake websites and...
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We know we can’t be the only ones picking our jaws up off the floor after looking at our grocery...
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Imposter scams often begin with a phone call, message, or email from someone pretending to be someone you trust.
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Think you are too smart to be scammed? You may be right, but in these fraud-frenzy times, whether...
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Summer can be packed full of fun things that distract you from your financial goals. In the midst...
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