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Showing posts with label scam alert. Show all posts
Showing posts with label scam alert. Show all posts
Friday, September 4, 2026

See a QR code parked somewhere? Don’t scan it…yet!

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By BCP Staff "Ever tried to pay for parking and discovered you need to scan a QR code to pay? It seems like a convenient way to pay, bu...
Friday, August 21, 2026

That unexpected package you got could be a brushing scam

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That unexpected package you got could be a brushing scam By BCP Staff Did you get a package you didn’t order? It could be a brushing scam wh...
Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Are ads on social media vetted or checked for scams? Here’s what to know

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via Federal Trade Commission (FTC) By BCP Staff You’re browsing your social media feed when an ad grabs your attention mid-swipe: that desig...
Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Have you lost money to a scam? Watch for scammers who say they can help

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By Federal Trade Commission: BCP Staff They’re the worst of the absolute worst: scams that target people who have already lost money to a sc...
Monday, August 3, 2026

Talk to your friends and family to fight fraud

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By FTC - BCP Staff "One of the best ways to fight fraud is to talk about it. When you know scammers’ tactics, they’re easier to spot an...
Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Unclaimed life insurance money? It’s a scam

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By BCP Staff We’ve written about this scam before, but like a bad sequel, it’s back. People are telling the FTC they’ve gotten letters in th...
Sunday, June 21, 2026

How to avoid a travel scam this summer

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Thursday, June 4, 2026

Are you ready for hurricane season?

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Asked to enter your email address and password to open a party invite? That’s a scam

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

How to spot and avoid business coaching scams

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

This month, Pass It On to help someone you know avoid a scam

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Sunday, May 10, 2026

New trends in reports of imposter scams

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Friday, April 24, 2026

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

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Friday, April 17, 2026

With people losing big to investment scams, learn how to spot and avoid them

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Got a text about expiring reward points? Look closer

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Friday, April 3, 2026

Could that mortgage relief offer be a scam?

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Could that mortgage relief offer be a scam? By BCP S...
Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Activate the scam alert

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via Franklin Police Dept: "Activate the scam alarm! WEEEEEEE WOOOOOOO WEEEEEEE WOOOOOOOO! Please familiarize yourself with this new sta...

How to handle unexpected calls about unclaimed funds

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How to handle unexpected calls about unclaimed funds ...
Sunday, March 29, 2026

Looking for debt relief? Here’s how to avoid a scam

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Looking for debt relief? Here's how to avoid a scam ...
Friday, March 27, 2026

How scammers are using the Iran conflict to try to steal your money and information

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How scammers are using the Iran conflict to try to steal...