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Beware this phishing scam making the rounds!

Everyone Is Falling For This Frighteningly Effective Gmail Scam Don't be the next chump.

Are you protected against ransomware? Read this article and listen to The Scammercast to help you protect yourself:
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Ransomware is about to get a lot worse, by holding your operating system hostage | ZDNet Researchers warn how ransomware could do more than just encrypt your files.

Elder fraud and financial exploitation are heartbreaking and all too common. Read this story and check out our episodes of The Scammercast to find out more.
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How My Grieving Mom Got Swindled by a 'Friend' Financial exploitation can happen to anyone — even older adults who are highly educated. Read these tips from someone who saw her own mother fall victim.