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How AI Will Lead To More Consumer Scams: What You Can Do

How AI Will Lead To More Consumer Scams: What You Can Do | Calls for Action | Scoop.it
There’s no question that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the tool that can swindle millions.
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‘Lose weight quick’ online schemes don’t work. Dr. Mike offers these 5 tips instead

‘Lose weight quick’ online schemes don’t work. Dr. Mike offers these 5 tips instead | Calls for Action | Scoop.it
Many products promise a quick path to weight loss, but few work. Dr. Mikhail Varshavski, better known as Dr. Mike, offers tips about food, weight and misinformation.

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Scams

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The official website of the Federal Trade Commission, protecting America’s consumers for over 100 years.
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Voice cloning scams to surge in 2024

Voice cloning scams to surge in 2024 | Calls for Action | Scoop.it
Voice cloning scams will surge in 2024, according to Ping Yang, professor of computer science and director of the Center for Information Assurance & Cyberse...
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What Is A Personal Injury Lawyer? Things You Should Know In 2022

What Is A Personal Injury Lawyer? Things You Should Know In 2022 | Calls for Action | Scoop.it
If you are wondering what is a personal injury lawyer, you have come to the right place because we will tell you all that you need to know...
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Common Medical Malpractices - Compensation May Be Available

Common Medical Malpractices - Compensation May Be Available | Calls for Action | Scoop.it
Image source: https://pixabay.com/photos/surgery-hospital-doctor-care-1822458/ ; When you go into a doctor’s office, you essentially trust them with your life. But like other professionals, doctors make mistakes.
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https://www.researchgate.net/publication/306079353_The_Language_of_Scam_Spams_Linguistic_Features_of_'Nigerian_Fraud'_E-mails

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Experts Testify on Scams Targeting Elderly

Consumer advocates testified at a Senate Special Aging Committee hearing on scams targeting the elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The witnesses, who included one scam victim, talked about the ways criminals were taking advantage of older people who might be more isolated during the pandemic, including romantic and employment scams and identity theft. Witnesses answered questions about the best ways to protect seniors.
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Identity Fraud: 9 Consumer Scams (and How to Stop Them)

Identity Fraud: 9 Consumer Scams (and How to Stop Them) | Calls for Action | Scoop.it
Find the latest security analysis and insight from top IT security experts and leaders, made exclusively for security professionals and CISOs.
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Best Used Car Websites in 2021

Best Used Car Websites in 2021 | Calls for Action | Scoop.it
If you're shopping for a used car, you may find a great deal online. Here are seven of the best used car websites to check out first.
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Should I Share My Vaccine Status Online?

Should I Share My Vaccine Status Online? | Calls for Action | Scoop.it
Here are three reasons why you might want to think twice before posting a picture of your vaccination card online.
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If You Think Your Personal Information Has Been Stolen, Here's What to Do

If You Think Your Personal Information Has Been Stolen, Here's What to Do | Calls for Action | Scoop.it
Time matters: the sooner you make moves, the better. Here are rules to follow once you receive an alert about a data breach.
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Best Homeowners Insurance Companies April 2021 –

You could argue that finding the best homeowners insurance is more important than choosing a car insurance company. That’s because the potential dollar loss in a house is so much higher than the value of a totaled vehicle.

We analyzed 27 insurers to find the top home insurance companies based on
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How volunteers are fighting the cyberscam industry in South-East Asia despite 'massive risks'.

How volunteers are fighting the cyberscam industry in South-East Asia despite 'massive risks'. | Calls for Action | Scoop.it
In response to the proliferation of sweatshop-style online scam centres in South-East Asia, individual volunteers and groups have stepped up — often at great personal risk.

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How we can help you

Do yourself a favor:  Be crime smart.  Getting educated and taking a few basic steps may well keep you from becoming a victim of crime and fraud—and save you a great deal of time and trouble. You can also help protect your families and communities by reporting suspicious activities and helping find wanted fugitives and missing kids.
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Where to report scams | USAGov

Where to report scams | USAGov | Calls for Action | Scoop.it
Use USA.gov’s scam reporting tool to identify a scam and help you find the right government agency or consumer organization to report it.
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4 Missteps For Banks To Avoid When Migrating Payment Services To The Cloud

4 Missteps For Banks To Avoid When Migrating Payment Services To The Cloud | Calls for Action | Scoop.it
4 Missteps for Banks to Avoid When Migrating Payment Services to the Cloud Cognizant Banks and financial services providers can realize the efficiency and cost savings of cloud-based payments by ta…

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What Is Military Medical Malpractice, And Why Do You Need A Lawyer?  –

Medical malpractice is a significant issue in the United States, and it's even more severe for members of the military.Medical malpractice claims costs...
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Bootstrap Business: Grounds For Filing A Personal Injury Case: A Guide For First-Timers

Bootstrap Business: Grounds For Filing A Personal Injury Case: A Guide For First-Timers | Calls for Action | Scoop.it
Bootstrap Business outlines the grounds for filing a personal injury case for the first time. How to file a personal injury lawsuit in 6 categories.
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Anatomy of a fake check scam | FTC

Anatomy of a fake check scam | FTC | Calls for Action | Scoop.it
Fake checks drive many types of scams – like those involving phony prize wins, fake jobs, mystery shoppers, online classified ad sales, and others.
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Apple's App Store has many scams

Apple's App Store has many scams | Calls for Action | Scoop.it

Apple claims its App Store is carefully curated so that only the best apps get through. The truth is, the App Store is littered with scams and "fleeceware," which uses fake user ratings to trick customers into paying for something they don't want.


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If You’re In Your 50s or 60s, Consider These Moves To Avoid Higher Taxes In Retirement

If You’re In Your 50s or 60s, Consider These Moves To Avoid Higher Taxes In Retirement | Calls for Action | Scoop.it
If you are working with an eye toward retirement or even semi-retirement, you are probably (hopefully) saving more than you could in the past in your retirement accounts. You may have paid off the …

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Fraud alert:  Covid 19 scams

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General is alerting the public about fraud schemes related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
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What Is a Hack vs. What Is a Data Breach: Cybersecurity 101

What Is a Hack vs. What Is a Data Breach: Cybersecurity 101 | Calls for Action | Scoop.it
What is a hack? What is a data breach? In this short primer, you'll learn what each term means and what the key differences are between the two. Never confuse a hack and a breach again!
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Twenty-three malicious tourist scams to be aware of when traveling in particular countries

Twenty-three malicious tourist scams to be aware of when traveling in particular countries | Calls for Action | Scoop.it

"From artists to train inspectors, scammers come in many disguises and they're willing to use every trick in the book to make a dollar ..."


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