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Why one in 20 people fall for dating scams – and how to not be one of them

Imagine, for a moment, you’re deep into the world of online dating, trying to find “The One”—or at least “a One.” You wouldn’t be alone: Online dating is one of the most popular ways for people to meet their match, with 3 in 10 U.S. adults say…

Who’s most at risk for scams, hacks, and identity theft? (It’s not who you think)

If you asked this question a few years ago, many might have assumed that older generations would be the primary targets of online scams. It makes sense. Most of us view phishing and email scams as clumsy, low-effort routines designed to take a…

Do you really need to tell FedEx your Social Security number? How to avoid package-delivery scams

Do you order cartons of strawberries, flat-screen TVs, running shoes, and light bulbs online? You’re far from alone. Oberlo reported that in 2023, the number of people who shop online rose to 2.64 billion worldwide. That’s equal to 33.3% of th…