21 Phone Scams to Watch Out for — and How to Avoid Them

Anyone can fall for a scam call. Here’s what to know about common phone fraud tactics and how to avoid becoming a victim.

The I.R.S. Is Phasing Out Paper Checks. Here’s How to Speed Your Refund.

President Trump has directed that most federal payments be issued electronically, including tax refunds. Last year nearly 10 million people got their refund via a paper check.
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Unwanted scam calls are out of control, but one strategy can silence them

Unwanted Scam Calls Are Out of Control, But One Strategy Can Silence Them ...

‘I was trying to follow the rules:’ WA asylum seekers detained over questionable violations

Recent court rulings show how ICE is citing missed immigration check-ins — often without evidence — to detain asylum seekers.

I tested NordVPN's free scam checker against a real threat in my inbox - here's how it did

Can an AI tool successfully detect not just standard scams, but those created with the same technology? I put NordVPN's new offering to the test with advanced recruitment scams filling my inbox.

I haven’t answered a scam call in months — this hidden iPhone feature is why

Learn how to use iPhone's hidden signature feature in Markup to sign documents natively.

A ‘credit card company’ calls about fraud — but they’re the scammer

A D.C. resident narrowly avoided a phone scam as Montgomery County consumer protection officials warn fraudsters are posing as credit card companies.
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7 On Your Side helps family on the hook for thousands after property tax check cashed fraudulently

If you sent a check to someone and it never arrives at its destination, the next well-known and obvious step is to call the bank to place a stop payment on it before it gets cashed fraudulently.

I checked my phone's hidden metrics, and I'm a little obsessed with the data

It also shows how many times I unlocked my phone on a given day. You can get the data on a daily or hourly basis. For example, I can select WhatsApp from the list and check the number of notifications ...
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Don't fall for IRS scams this tax season | Straight Talk

The BBB offers tips to avoid the inevitable attempts at fraud this tax season. Protect your identity and bank accounts.

'Not everything needs to be known': How one day with no phone changed my life

If I did see what I was doing, justifications would follow. Hey, your parents didn't watch you every second of the day. You're not doomscrolling, you're being productive! It was only when I cut my ...