https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/how-to-avoid-online-holiday-shopping-scams/
Nov 21, 2023 - Stores are competing for your dollars this holiday season–and so are scammers. Here’s how to keep your personal information and money safe.
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https://tv.pymnts.com/detail/video/6386844595112
Experts tell PYMNTS why addressing scams requires smarter friction, coordinated education and better policy frameworks.
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https://www.cybersecurity-insiders.com/the-new-wave-of-smishing-defeating-the-next-generation-of-scams/
Nov 4, 2025 - Discover the new wave of smishing and learn strategies to protect yourself from next-generation scams targeting mobile users and digital accounts.
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https://consumer.ftc.gov/scams
The official website of the Federal Trade Commission, protecting America’s consumers for over 100 years.
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https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/disaster/?intcmp=fwn-scm-map-explore-scam-type-other-current-scams
In the wake of natural disasters, scammers may pose as contractors, FEMA officials and other personnel
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https://elderprotectioncenter.com/10-tips-protect-against-funeral-scams/
Feb 6, 2023 - Most people would rather not think about funerals — whether it be their own or that of an elderly loved one. Yet knowing about funeral scams can save you and...
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https://www.livemint.com/money/new-ai-driven-scams-fake-subscription-renewals-upi-transfers-financial-fraud-11767590456596.html
Jan 5, 2026 - Small but steady losses are quietly eroding Indian families’ monthly budgets, as AI makes fraud more personal, convincing, and harder to detect.
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https://www.avira.com/en/blog/vinted-scams
Feb 5, 2025 - How to recognize a scam on Vinted and how to protect yourself – for safe buying and selling. ► Read more!
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https://www.mentalfloss.com/geography/states-people-most-likely-romance-scams
Dec 9, 2025 - These states are, unfortunately, getting catfished more than others.
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https://www.fraudtoday.io/financial-institutions-face-surge-in-vishing-spoofing-scams-a-29979
Vishing and spoofing scams have surged across the financial sector, eroding customer trust and fueling global fraud networks. Nisan Bangiev, director and fraud...
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https://lifehacker.com/money/how-to-protect-your-credit-cards-from-web-skimming-scams
Jan 16, 2026 - Web skimming is a cyberattack that steals credit card data during a checkout. Researchers have identified an ongoing campaign targeting major payment...
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https://home.treasury.gov/services/report-fraud-waste-and-abuse/covid-19-scams
If you receive calls, emails, or other communications claiming to be from the Treasury Department and offering COVID-19 related grants or stimulus payments in...
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https://www.bgr.com/2099203/android-hidden-feature-circle-to-search-scams/
Feb 16, 2026 - Android's Circle to Search now helps check whether a text message is a scam. Circle the suspicious text to search the web for known fraud patterns.
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https://www.wingscu.com/fraud-security/social-media-scams
As social media has become a more prevalent part of daily life, so have social media scams. Reports to the Federal Trade Commission show that more than one in...
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https://www.thebalancemoney.com/business-is-an-mlm-scam-1794756
Here are 10 signs that a direct sales MLM networking marketing company might be a scam, plus the red flags to watch for.
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https://www.eni.com/en-IT/scams-phishing.html
Online scams attempt to collect personal data and solicit payments: find out what to do to report a scam and protect yourself from a phishing attack.
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https://missouricasinojobs.id/tips-avoid-scams-waspada-terhadap-orang-asing-yang-menawarkan-sistem-menang-pasti-di-kasino/
Dec 20, 2025
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https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/uk-news/uk-households-urged-wary-weight-32688353
Oct 16, 2025 - A Channel 4 interview reveals the scope of the issue as fraudulent medical supplies target consumers "just shy" of NHS criteria
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https://www.kaspersky.com/resource-center/preemptive-safety/phishing-prevention-tips
Phishing prevention has become essential as more criminals turn towards online scams to steal your personal information. We’ve learned to dodge spam emails,...
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https://sahanjournal.com/sponsored/stay-safe-from-holiday-scams/
Nov 11, 2024 - The holidays are a time to celebrate with loved ones, not falling victim to scams that can steal your cheer. Falling for a scam can lead to losing money and...
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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3335567/cambodia-confronting-scourge-online-scams-head
Dec 9, 2025 - Readers discuss the cross-border effort targeting the syndicates behind Cambodia’s scam farms, Malaysia’s first fully home-grown EV, and the investigation...
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https://hackread.com/fake-retail-sites-used-new-wave-subscription-scams/
May 2, 2025 - Bitdefender uncovers a massive surge in sophisticated subscription scams disguised as online shops and evolving mystery boxes.
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https://azpbs.org/2025/08/how-to-avoid-scams-when-activating-a-pbs-membership/
Aug 14, 2025 - To help keep your information safe, review the following details and tips which outline how to avoid scams when activating a PBS membership.
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https://securitybrief.co.uk/story/fraud-losses-top-gbp-1-17-billion-as-black-friday-scams-surge
Fraud losses in the UK surged to GBP £1.17 billion in 2024, with Black Friday scams and unauthorised card fraud sharply increasing online threats.
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https://www.techprofuse.com/how-to-avoid-anydesk-scams-safe-remote-access-2025/
Oct 24, 2025 - Learn how to protect yourself from AnyDesk scams in 2025. Discover 5 expert-approved security tips for safe remote access and how TechProfuse helps Indian...
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https://www.rise.md/english/laundromat-two-huge-scams-one-moldovan-businessman/
Mar 25, 2017 - In the Republic of Moldova, they call it the “Theft of the Century.” In 2014, $1 billion was drained from three banks in Europe’s poorest country into a...
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https://awu.net.au/national/news/2023/02/18793/tips-to-help-protect-yourself-from-financial-scams-an-australiansuper-editorial/
Feb 2, 2023 - Scams are on the rise in Australia1. As one of your biggest investments, super is often a target for scammers.
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https://talkerresearch.com/is-ai-fooling-us-all-less-than-a-third-could-tell-a-real-email-from-a-fake/
Oct 6, 2025 - The survey of 18,000 employed adults from around the globe tested them on their awareness when it comes to cyber dangers, like AI and phishing, and found...
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https://www.comparitech.com/identity-theft-protection//scams/
Aug 2, 2023 - A look at the various types of identity theft scams that are prevalent on the internet. We also look at how to report any suspected scams.
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https://www.ripoffreport.com/
Want justice!? Report any scam, fraud, complaint or review on any type of company, individual, service or product here. The Ripoff Report allows you a central...
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https://www.nordens.co.uk/news/tax-scams-how-to-identify-them-report/
Nov 28, 2022 - Find out about the rise in tax scams across the UK, and how best to avoid them and to also report them to HMRC.
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https://us.norton.com/feature/safe-web
Detect scams, phishing attempts, and unsafe websites before you visit them with Norton Safe Web. Explore now!
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https://www.womansworld.com/life/money/beware-the-accidental-payment-scams-targeting-bank-accounts
Dec 31, 2025 - Accidental payment scams are surging. If a stranger deposits money in your account and asks for it back, don't send it. Here's why—and how to...
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https://www.fca.org.uk/consumers/protect-yourself-scams
Scams can be sophisticated, but if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Find out how to spot the warning signs of investment, pension and other...
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https://brothelvienna.info/articles/eve-bar-closes-and-takes-its-taxi-scams-with-it/
Eve bar was notorious among the pouters of Vienna, as it is one of the sneakiest brothels in the city. They were cheating and scamming, taking advantage of...
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https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/niti-aayog-drafts-plan-to-shield-senior-citizens-from-digital-scams/articleshow/126312098.cms
India is preparing a policy road map to protect senior citizens from digital scams, with Niti Aayog working on a multi-ministerial action plan. The plan will...
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https://irgc.iowa.gov/news-release/2025-09-03/online-gambling-scams-and-illegal-operators
The Iowa Racing & Gaming Commission is warning Iowans of an increase in illegal and unauthorized gambling online, and providing information on these...
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https://www.internetmatters.org/advice/neurodivergent-children/neurodivergent-children-gaming/roblox-parents-guide-neurodivergent-children/video-game-scams/
Dec 15, 2025 - Protect neurodivergent children from scams in online games | Internet Matters. Be Scam Smart and help prevent harm in online video games.
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https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker/lookupscam/1201954?returnTo=%2Fscamtracker%2Flookupscam%3F
Browse and view scams details reported to the BBB. Examine and share scams with others to help protect you from existing schemes.
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https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/public-and-players/guide/lottery-scams-and-fraud
Be aware of the potential for lottery scams. This guide will help you spot these type of scams and help you to avoid fraudulent lotteries.
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https://campaignagent.com.au/payment-scams/
Jun 23, 2025 - Your safety and security are important to us. Here are some guidelines to help you recognise and avoid scams.
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https://www.outlookmoney.com/ampstories/web-stories/measures-to-take-to-avoid-digital-scams-against-senior-citizens
Jan 16, 2026 - Senior citizens are increasingly targeted by digital fraudsters. Learn key preventive measures such as open communication, joint accounts, UPI controls, and...
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https://www.gendigital.com/blog/insights/research/holiday-fake-online-shops
Fake online shops surged during Black Friday and the holiday season, up 185% this year. Here’s what scammers are doing.
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https://365crypto.org/blog/2025/02/21/google-ads-advertising-crypto-scams/
Feb 21, 2025 - Google has clearly a big problem identifying ads that are promoting scams. After we have reported multiple times about youtube scammer running scam ads on...
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https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/recovery-scams/
Be aware of criminals’ touting recovery scams when you’re feeling desperate to be made whole again
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https://www.safewise.com/online-scams/
Sep 10, 2024 - We found the online scams you need to watch out for in 2024. Here's what you need to know.
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https://www.ey.com/en_us/insights/forensic-integrity-services/scams-point-of-view-introduction
The recent increase in scams has forced institutions to reassess control framework components to better mitigate losses and avoid litigation. Learn more.
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https://www.internetmatters.org/issues/online-scams/online-scams-resources/
Feb 3, 2025 - Online scams resources for parents | Internet Matters. Find organisations and guides to help you protect your child from scams online.
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https://www.bankwithunited.com/learning/safety-security/financial-scams-quiz.html
We’ve developed this quick quiz to help you learn more about financial scams. If you think you have been scammed, you should contact the FTC or a law...
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https://help-center.pissedconsumer.com/top-black-friday-scams/
Planning to shop this Black Friday? Learn about top Black Friday scams. Uncover practical tips on how to avoid them for a stress-free shopping.
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https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/pause-reflect-protect/?intcmp=fwn-scm-map-explore-scam-type-resources-to-stay-safe
Keep these simple steps in mind — and share them with family and friends — to fight back against today’s sophisticated fraud criminals
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https://futurefive.com.au/story/australians-warned-of-ai-scams-ahead-of-black-friday-sales-rush
Australians are warned of AI-driven Black Friday scams, with fraudsters using advanced tactics to create realistic fake shopping sites and offers.
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https://lizmoneymakerlaw.com/quitclaim-deed-scams-what-homeowners-need-to-know/
Sep 8, 2025 - Homeowners across Florida are facing a growing threat: fraudulent quitclaim deeds. These scams, sometimes called “title piracy,” involve criminals forging...
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https://www.consumers.bank/About-Us/Blog/holiday-scams-to-watch-out-for-this-season
As the holiday season approaches, so does an unfortunate trend—fraudsters ramping up their efforts to take advantage of the festive spirit....
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https://us.norton.com/blog/collections/online-shopping-scams
Discover some of the most common online shopping scams and tips to protect your money and personal information.
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https://www.404media.co/joe-rogan-taylor-swift-andrew-tate-ai-deepfake-youtube-medicare-ads/
Joe Rogan, Taylor Swift, Andrew Tate, Steve Harvey, The Rock, and Oprah have been cloned by AI for scam ads that, in total, have been viewed more than 195...
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https://pure.app/content/en/journal/pure-secure
Rest assured — here at Pure App your safety is our number one goal and we're constantly working on improving it. Here are the 3 scamming schemes to...
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https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/sextortion-scams-deepfake-porn-men
Apr 24, 2024 - Explicit deepfakes will be banned in the UK, but cases targeting young men are on the rise. One victim shares how scammers likely accessed his contacts and...
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https://claritydigital.agency/scam-alert-clarity-digital-llc-has-no-connection-to-whatsapp-or-online-scams/
Jul 24, 2025 - Scam Alert: it has come to our attention that scammers are misusing our company name to deceive people with fake offerings.
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https://www.charitynavigator.org/donor-basics/protect-your-giving/avoid-online-scams/
Helpful tips to avoid scams and build confidence in legitimate organizations.
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https://www.gobankingrates.com/money/side-gigs/viral-tiktok-side-gigs-that-are-actually-scams/
Dec 27, 2025 - If you often doomscroll TikTok in your free time, you've probably come across creators flaunting screenshots of five-figure months from side gigs.
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https://adguard.info/en/blog/phishing-email-examples.html
Nov 15, 2024 - Learn how to spot phishing emails with our comprehensive guide, including real-world examples and tips for protecting your information.
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https://www.totalsecurity.com/blog/ai-powered-malvertising-cybercriminals-are-using-grok/
Oct 20, 2025 - Discover how cybercriminals use Grok and AI chatbots to spread malware, bypass security, and amplify scams.
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https://www.euractiv.com/video/a-conversation-on-protecting-consumers-from-fraud-and-scams-with-noemie-papp-eba/
Dec 18, 2025 - In this interview, Noémie Papp, Senior Expert for Conduct, Payments & Consumers at the European Banking Authority (EBA), explains why online fraud and...
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https://blog.pervert.chat/token-scams-to-watch-out-for-on-adult-platforms-how-to-spot-a-scam-and-avoid-common-scams/
Jul 25, 2025 - Learn how to recognise and avoid token scams on adult chat platforms. Discover warning signs, common scam tactics, and practical tips to protect your privacy...
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https://www.frolicadventure.com/blog/tourist-scams-in-nepal
Stay safe while traveling in Nepal with our essential guide to common scams, including tourist traps at airports, overpriced taxis, pushy street guides,...
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https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/ai-driven-human-trafficking-scams-from-s-e-asia-spreading-globally-interpol?ref=more-on-this-topic
Jul 3, 2025 - The trend prompted the issuance of an Orange Notice to warn of the serious and escalating threat. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/social-security/
Learn about tactics used in fraud and how to protect yourself
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https://mobisoftinfotech.com/cyber-scams-misusing-mobisoft-infotech-name
Beware of cyber scams misusing Mobisoft Infotech’s name. Stay informed and protect yourself from fraud. Report any suspicious activity immediately.
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https://www.military.com/spouse/military-life/military-romance-scams-are-you-target.html
Military scams claim svictims every day. Are you one a military romance scam victim? Read more.
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https://www.cleo.on.ca/en/publications/scams
Nov 4, 2022 - Criminals use telephone and internet scams to trick people into giving them money or personal information like credit card and bank account numbers. This...
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https://fightcybercrime.org/blog/ai-chatbots-and-their-role-in-romance-scams-and-crypto-scams/
Nov 24, 2025 - AI chatbots are fueling romance and crypto scams by mimicking real conversations. Learn how scammers use AI and how to protect yourself.
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https://www.rd.com/article/work-from-home-scams/
Looking for a new gig? Before you accept an offer, read this expert-backed advice for spotting work-from-home scams.
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https://www.anz.com.au/security/types-of-scams/?nav-scam-fraud
Learn about different types scams and how to protect yourself from criminals attempting to mislead you into giving them your money. Read now.
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https://www.phishprotection.com/phishing-awareness/beware-of-phantom-hacker-scams-warns-fbi
Sep 8, 2025 - The FBI has warned Americans about a three-phase cyber scam known as the Phantom Hacker Scam. Threat actors are employing a three-phase hacking strategy to
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https://chicagocrusader.com/dont-let-black-friday-scams-steal-your-holiday-cheer/
Nov 29, 2025 - The biggest shopping rush of the year is here. Don’t let Black Friday scams steal your holiday cheer while you hunt for bargains. Black Friday
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https://wwmt.com/news/state/black-friday-shopping-ftc-scam-websites-scammers-crime-finance-money-holiday-cyber-community-safety-kalamazoo-county-west-michigan
The FTC says they are getting more reports about fake websites pretending to be popular shopping destinations.
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https://us.norton.com/blog/online-scams/romance-scams
Sep 16, 2025 - In romance scams, criminals play on your emotions to gain your trust, money, and information. Here’s what to look out for.
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https://www.netcraft.com/blog/phone-scams-what-happens-behind-the-switchboard
Feb 19, 2026 - Phone scams cost Americans $12.5B in 2024. Discover how organized fraud operations use spoofing, smishing, and psychological manipulation—and what actually...
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https://www.gendigital.com/blog/impact/community/cyber-safety-tips-for-students
Practical tips for staying safe in today’s connected campus life.
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https://www.theepochtimes.com/bright/protect-yourself-from-homeowner-scams-5970705
Jan 15, 2026 - Scammers prey on struggling homeowners with false promises that can lead to lost equity and foreclosure.
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