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  • Prof Patty
  • February 4, 2022February 4, 2022

How to Stop Getting Those Pesky Car Extended Warranty Calls

Kelly Kuehn Updated: Nov. 10, 2021 Knowing if an extended car warranty call is a scam or not is crucial, given how prevalent these type of scam calls are. According to data from Hiya, a call p

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  • Kintsugi
  • January 31, 2022January 31, 2022

Scam Phone Numbers Guide

Brooke Nelson Aside from hanging up if you hear this four-word phrase, there’s something else you can do to avoid becoming a victim and to keep up with your smartphone security and priv

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  • Kintsugi
  • December 24, 2021December 24, 2021

Gift Card Scams: What They Are and How to Avoid Them

Brooke Nelson Updated: Dec. 07, 2021 There are two types of gift card scams, according to experts. The first involves trying to trick you into paying an impostor with gift cards. In the secon

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