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One and done – dialing a hang-up call can cost you big bucks
The light of a new day crests over the horizon, and your alarm wakes you from a restful slumber. You wipe the sleep out of your eyes to begin a new day filled with the hope of the unknown. When you reach for your phone to check for activity, you notice an unknown number called…
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Suck It, Scammers! How to stop fraudsters from ripping you off
Criminals take advantage of the good, trusting nature of others to get what they want. It doesn’t matter if you’re rich or poor, young or mature in age; if a criminal thinks he or she can take what’s yours, that person will try, repeatedly, to take it. Scam artists are everywhere, and they make their…
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How to spot a fake gift card purchase alert
It’s in the news frequently. Individuals, businesses, and government agencies fall for it every day. It’s also nearly impossible to put an end to it once and for all. What is it? Email scams and everyone is a potential target. Criminals are aware that news of their exploits are more pervasive as ever, and they…
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National Consumer Protection Week
This week is National Consumer Protection Week, a special time of the year when many organizations place heavy emphasis on enhancing public awareness regarding the deceptive practices of unscrupulous scoundrels. In support of this cause, Own Your Defense will release a “How to” series of creative ideas each day this week that will offer tips…
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