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Scam artists come out of the woodwork after natural disasters, taking advantage of the chaos, panic, and distraction. As the Northeast picks up and dries off from the devastation wrought by Hurricane ...

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Last year, Americans over the age of 60 lost nearly $5 billion to online scams. This is an all-time high and a 43 percent jump from 2023, according to the FBI. Those over 60 suffer the largest ...

WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times are taking your questions about all things money. Then, every Monday, we set out to answer your personal finance-related question. This week, we’re solving a problem ...

Americans lost $12.5 billion to scams in 2024, and adults over 60 were among the most frequent victims, according to new data from the Federal Trade Commission. Older adults are prime targets because ...

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Last July, 73-year-old Lance Johnson moved into Salt Lake City retirement community Friendship Manor after spending 30 years living on the streets. He started receiving food stamps in January, after a ...

Following a disaster, scammers will flock to the area, hoping to make a quick buck and disappear. Legitimate help will be available. However, you may have to wait for it. Never give personal ...

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