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Let’s talk about spam texts and emails
Another day, another round of spam texts and emails trying to sell you things. At best, spam is annoying. At worst, it’s pushing scams or trying to install malware on your device. If you’re tired of getting spam, there are some ways to help.
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Aqua Finance misled people about financing for home water treatment systems
At some point, most of us will rely on financing to buy the things we need or want. But what happens when financing terms aren’t clear? Or you’re told to expect a monthly payment amount, but end up paying more? That’s not only illegal, but it costs you money and can hurt your credit.
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Use Pass It On to talk about fraud this Older Americans Month
This month, we join the nation to celebrate Older Americans Month. It’s also the 10th anniversary of Pass It On, the FTC’s fraud education campaign for older adults. As Older Americans Month recognizes the power of social connections, we recognize the many thousands of people who’ve connected through Pass It On, starting conversations to help others avoid scams.
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