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May 14, 2026

Run a small business? Pay your bills, not scammers

If you run a small business, you know how important it is to pay your bills. Scammers know this too and send fake invoices to businesses for products or services they never ordered in the hopes they’ll pay up. Read more about how to protect your business.

April 22, 2026

Say “no, thanks” to unexpected offers to lower your credit card interest rate

If a company calls you unexpectedly and offers to help lower your credit card interest rate, say “no, thanks.” It’s probably a scammer hoping you’ll pay them for shortcuts that don’t really exist. Here’s how to spot and avoid scams that promise to help lower your credit card interest rate.

March 10, 2026

That random call saying “you’ve won a prize” is a scam

If you get a call saying “you’ve won a prize,” you might be thinking, why not claim it? Unfortunately, it’s likely a scam to steal your money. Read more about how to spot and avoid a prize scam.

February 17, 2026

Got a letter about unemployment benefits you didn’t file? That’s identity theft

Unemployment benefits can be a life saver if you’re between jobs. But what happens if a scammer misuses your personal information, like your Social Security number (SSN) to file a fraudulent unemployment claim? That’s identity theft. Learn more about how to protect against identity theft.

January 22, 2026

That text or email about your “tax refund” is a scam

Tax season is approaching, and if you’re getting a refund, scammers are looking to steal it before you’ve had a chance to claim it. So, before you respond to a text or email about a “tax refund,” know that this could be a scam designed to get your personal information and steal your tax refund. Learn how to avoid tax refund scams.

January 20, 2026

Can you spot a fake loan text scam?

Scammers use unexpected text messages to catch you off guard. If you respond, you might end up giving a scammer exactly what they want — your personal information, which could lead to identity theft. Learn to spot a fake loan text scam.

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