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Pyramid Schemes, Ponzi Schemes, and MLMs, Oh My!
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Learn to spot the red flags of pyramid schemes, Ponzi scams, and shady MLMs before you invest your time or money. Read More »
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How to Recover from Identity Theft
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If you’ve been a victim of identity theft or have noticed suspicious activity on your accounts, here’s a simple guide to help you recover. Read More »
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Protecting Your Finances Through Mindfulness
Your best tool for protecting your finances in this fast-paced digital world? A little financial mindfulness. Read More »
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How to Stay Safe While Shopping Online
Cybercriminals often target shoppers looking for great deals. To protect yourself, follow these tips for safer online holiday shopping. Read More »
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Safe Charitable Giving: How to Avoid Holiday Donation Scams
It’s the season of giving and (sadly) holiday donation scams. So, here are some scam red flags and some tips on how to protect yourself. Read More »
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Have Credit Card Debt? Watch Out for Debt Relief Scams.
Are you struggling with debt? Debt relief programs may look like the perfect solution but a lot of them are scams. Here’s what to watch for. Read More »
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How to Spot (and Avoid) Vacation Rental Scams
Vacation rental scams are on the rise. Can you spot the signs? We’ll share some tips to give you peace of mind when booking that getaway. Read More »
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Watch Out for The Latest Oregon Lottery Scam
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Lottery officials warned about an Oregon Lottery scam this week. Here’s what to watch out for—and what to do if you’ve been targeted. Read More »
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Study Reveals the Most Common Scams in Oregon
We’ve got some tips on how to recognize and avoid imposter scams and other nine most common scams in Oregon. Read More »
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Top 10 Common Scams
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Scammers are clever, but these top 10 scams are easy to spot if you know the signs. We’ll tell you how to protect yourself from harm. Read More »
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How to Protect Yourself from Gift Card Scams
It’s the most wonderful time of year—especially for scammers. While we are busy shopping and swapping gifts, clever criminals are looking to swindle us out of as much cash as possible. Their favorite tool? Gift cards. After all, they are… Read More »
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Black Friday Scams and How to Avoid Them
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Before you hot the sales, educate yourself on common holiday shopping scams so you can safeguard yourself against potential threats. Read More »