How to avoid personal loan scams: 8 signs to look for

Guaranteed approval, pressure to apply urgently or a limited online presence can signal a fraudulent lender ...

6 Credit Card Scams And How To Avoid Them

As fewer transactions are made with cash, the utilization of credit cards—and their use online, in particular—continues to ...
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Scams are on the rise, here’s how to avoid them

Scams have been on the rise over the past few years, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird shares tips to “Stop the Scammers.” ...

AI job scams are booming – and I was fooled by one. Here is how to avoid them

Fraudsters are using the promise of fake roles to trick job-seekers out of money, personal information or both, and with the help of AI they are more convincing than ever. But there are ways to spot t ...
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5 Venmo Scams To Avoid in 2026 — and How To Stay Safe

As convenient as apps like Venmo are, they’re not without risk. Research from Security.org found 83% of people who use Venmo, PayPal or similar payment apps experienced some sort of scam (or attempted ...

How To Recognize AI-Generated Scams As They Become Harder To Detect

From deepfake calls to phishing emails, AI-generated scams are on the rise. Learn the most common tactics and how to protect yourself.
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How to avoid AI scams

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Artificial intelligence tools are making scams easier to create and harder to spot. From deepfake videos and phone calls, scams can now look and sound alarmingly real. In May 2025, the ...