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Is that delivery text real? How to spot a fake
Holiday shipping season is prime time for fake package texts. Here's how to tell, and what to do.
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Gift cards are for gifts, not payments
If anyone asks you to pay with a gift card, it's a scam. Here's how the stories go, and what to do if you already paid.
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Pop-up says your computer is infected? Here's what to do
That scary warning with a phone number is a scam. How to close it safely, and what to do if you already called.
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Make your phone easier to see and hear
Bigger text, live captions for calls, and louder calls, all built into your phone.
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Think you've been scammed? Do this first
- Stop all contact. Hang up, stop replying, and don't send more money, even if they promise to return what you've paid.
- Call your bank or card company using the number on the back of your card. Acting quickly can sometimes stop a payment.
- Change any password you shared, and anywhere else you used the same one.
- Report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. If someone has your Social Security number, use IdentityTheft.gov.
There's no shame in it. Scammers are professionals who fool smart, careful people every day. Ask a family member or someone you trust to help you with these steps.

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