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Scammers stick fake QR codes on parking meters, tuck them into packages you didn't order and send them by text and email. The FTC and FBI explain what to look for, and what to do if you've already scanned one.
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Fake resale tickets turn up every holiday season, from arena tours to holiday shows. Here's how to spot a scam seller, the safest ways to buy and pay, and what to do if your tickets don't scan.
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Social Security and SSI payments rise 3.6% in 2027, about $75 a month for the average retiree. The raise is automatic, so any call, letter or text asking you to "activate" it is a scam.
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You have until December 7 to change your Medicare plan for 2027, and scammers know it. Here's how the fake calls and card offers work, and how to compare plans safely on Medicare.gov or with a free SHIP counselor.
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USPS's temporary holiday prices add up to $20.80 to a package until January 17, on top of an 8% increase from April. Stamps aren't affected. Here are the Christmas send-by dates and ways to keep shipping costs down.
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The Secret Service removed 411 skimming devices from card readers in 2025 and says the threat remains widespread. Here's how to spot a tampered reader, the safest way to pay, and your rights if your card is copied.
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Michigan has just made gift card draining a felony, and older Americans reported losing $139 million paid by gift card in 2025. Here's how both scams work, how to check a card before you buy, and who to call if it goes wrong.
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Scams that started on social media cost Americans $2.1 billion in 2025, and shopping scams were the most reported kind, the FTC says. Here's how to check a store before Black Friday, and how to pay so you can get your money back.
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Texts about unpaid tolls helped push reports of government impostor scams up 40% in 2025, the FTC says, and fake package delivery texts are the most reported text scam. Here's how to check a message without clicking.
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Reported fraud losses among people 60 and over have grown about fivefold since 2020, the FTC says, and the real cost may be far higher. Here's where the money went and how to protect yourself and your family.
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