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What the Tech? How to Avoid a New Phone Scam

Are you getting more scam calls lately? During the early days of the pandemic, many scam call centers were closed but they’re making up for that missed time now. Scam calls are up and one is making the rounds again. The caller claims your Social Security Number was used to rent a car which was later found by police investigating…

New Phone Scam Involving Bank to Look Out For

Each year about 24 million Americans fall victim to phone scams. And now an elaborate new con has people believing their bank is preventing a problem when, in reality, it’s a criminal looking to steal money. Candace Terrell says it started with a simple text that read in part, “did you attempt $2,900 on your card?” The text notified her…