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4 common scams and how to avoid them

Brookdale Senior Living reports on rising scams targeting seniors, including recovery, romance, grandparent, and government ...
Americans over the age of 60 reported $7.7 billion in total fraud losses in 2025, up 59% from 2024 to the Federal Bureau of ...
In 2024, Americans reported losing $470 million to scams that started with texts, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Text scams are also becoming harder to detect with AI. Knowing what to look ...
Shelby County scam reports are surging with 23 million in losses. Learn how to spot red flags and protect yourself.
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After watching players from both sides of the casino floor, I genuinely believe that people who get taken aren’t stupid. They’re just moving faster than they normally would, and that’s all it takes. A ...
Online scams are an ever-present threat, costing Americans nearly $119 billion a year. It’s not just happening on the internet either. Robocalls and text scams hit a six-year high in 2025. Now, with ...
From phishing scams to fake Bitcoin exchanges, here's your guide to identifying and avoiding Bitcoin-related fraud.
The scam: A traveler lost $12,000 after calling a fake airline customer service number found through a Google search. How it works: Scammers use fake sponsored ads that look official, especially ...
Follow these tips to avoid being scammed online Credit: Mashable Online scams hit us from every angle: financial fraud, phishing and fake shopping sites. But the most devastating ...
Attendees should be cautious of scams involving fake tickets, especially when purchasing secondhand. Churchill Downs has a strict "no reentry" policy, so used tickets or wristbands will not grant ...