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Lately, scammers have targeted Social Security recipients with fake job listings, emails and in-person meet-ups to steal money or data. Avoid clicking on links in emails or meeting with people who ask ...

There’s a new phishing scam that’s sneaking past inbox filters in unexpected ways. Instead of sending suspicious links or obvious malware, this one uses something most people trust: calendar invites.

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Ghost tapping tries to exploit tap-to-pay to steal your money. The scammer targets physical payment cards and mobile wallets. The scam can be hard to pull off, but scammers persist. Tapping to pay for ...