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Plain-English guides to staying ahead of scammers.
September 22, 2026
Medicare Calls in October: Real or a Scam?
Medicare Open Enrollment runs October 15 to December 7, and scam calls spike right alongside it. Here is the one rule that tells a real call from a fake one, plus the exact words to end the call safely.
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September 14, 2026
Bitcoin ATM Scams: What to Do Before You Pay, and After
Someone has told you to take cash to a Bitcoin machine to protect your money or settle a fine. Here is why that instruction is a scam, and what to do if you have already paid.
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September 14, 2026
Is This Text a Scam? Six Things to Check Before You Reply
A checklist for unexpected text messages, how to verify a sender independently, and what to do if you have already tapped a link or sent money.
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September 14, 2026
How to Check a Dating Profile Photo for Signs of a Scam
How to reverse-search a profile picture, why visual checks have become unreliable, and the question that matters more than the photograph.
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