Americans spent nearly $30 billion on gift cards last Christmas. However, thanks to gift card scammers who drain the cash from the cards before your loved one can spend it, not everyone who received a gift card was able to enjoy it. Here’s how to protect yourself against this cruel scam.
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Beware of Smishing Scams!
In the last month, I’ve been hit with four smishing scams. These scams are perpetrated via text message rather than email but they’re just as threatening as conventional phishing scams. Here’s how to spot them, and what you can do to protect yourself from becoming the next victim.
Poor Economy is a Boon for Scammers
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Experts are warning that today’s poor job market has become a booming market for scam artists who are cashing in on the desperation of unemployed and financially strapped consumers.
