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              CAR WARRNTY SCAM

              by Travis55Chevy in Scams & Fraud
              ‎06-20-2021 07:59 PM
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              ‎06-20-2021 07:59 PM
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              As yopu have probably noticed on tv there is a spokesman trying to get you into  a new /used car warranty. Just like  the home warranty scam the same can be said about the auto warranty. Oh...
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              • there are over 500 known scammers and that list is growing every day

              Consumer protection for retirees wanting to start ...

              by MarianReporter in Scams & Fraud
              ‎04-28-2021 01:54 PM
              ‎04-28-2021 01:54 PM
              Hi there,   I'm a former reporter and I know about a story that any of you wanting home businesses may be very interested in it. Future home business owners are getting ripped off because they...
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              • It seems like my original post was shortened for some reason.  I put in a place you can go to ...
              • Great advice @GailL1 and I would add -- as a person who had several home based businesses...
              • Yea, the very 1st rule in starting a business especially of the internet type is to KNOW WHAT YOU A...

              What are these texts asking if I want to sell a pr...

              by Richva in Scams & Fraud
              ‎01-27-2021 10:14 PM
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              ‎01-27-2021 10:14 PM
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              Has to be a scam.  I get a text asking if I would be interested in selling but it is a property I do not own. Many times they say "Hey Robert" so on which is not my name. I assume it is a scam b...
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              • @Richva, thank you for this question as I'm sure others are receiving these annoying texts as well....

              Extra Check When Logging on to AARP

              by EricC227821 in Scams & Fraud
              ‎02-28-2021 06:29 AM
              ‎02-28-2021 06:29 AM
                  Logging on to AARP I got this extra check that said my device may be infected with Malware.  The instructions said to check the "I Am Not a Robot" box to continue, but it did not...
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              • @EricC227821 I heard back from our tech team. I passed along your entire message. This is a le...
              • @EricC227821 I've reached out to our tech team to confirm that this security check is valid. T...

              Ask The Expert: How can I protect my savings/my di...

              by Community Manager AARPLynne in Scams & Fraud
              ‎09-16-2019 12:24 PM
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              Welcome to the AARP Online Community! Has your personal information ever been compromised in a data breach? Do you have questions about how to best protect your identity in our increasingly online wo...
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              • The new credit law, which took effect last year, made it so anyone in the country can get a free cr...
              • I imagine you don't want me to say, just put the password on a sticky note on your computer and you...
              • There are so many reasons why it's not only safer, but more convenient as well. Your data is en...
              • Great question, I was just talking to someone who called the AARP Fraud Helpline about this risk! ...
              • @Olif, are you referring to your credit reports? You can freeze by calling them or by going online,...
              • Most banks and credit card companies will allow you to set up alerts on your accounts so you can be...
              • Great question and sadly many of us have been affected in breaches. First I would consider placing ...
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