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Money Mule Scams: Don’t Move Money at the Direction of Others

Money mule scams involve using a person as a "mule" to transfer or move illegally acquired money on behalf of someone else. …

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Tips to Protect Yourself When Using P2P Payment Apps Like CashApp and Venmo

When peer-to-peer (P2P) money transfer services like CashApp, Venmo and Zelle came out, consumers were excited to have easy ways to send money to friends and family.…

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Protect Yourself from Aggregator Fraud

Aggregators can offer convenience by consolidating information from multiple sources, making it easier to access and manage. However, they can become a risk if the data they collect is compromised. …

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Keep Your Passwords Safe Right from Your Cell Phone

Did you know you can use your cell phone to keep your passwords safe? Android, Google and iOS devices can save your passwords and give you recommendations for strong passwords. …

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Emergency Officials Scam

Scammers are impersonating technology, banking and government officials to convince unsuspecting individuals that their accounts are not safe or secure.…

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How to Recognize Fraud and Protect Yourself from Financial Scams

In the current digital age, it’s important to make sure you’re protecting yourself and your finances against fraud. …

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A Family Salon That's a Cut Above the Rest

Beauty & the Barber Family Salon & Shave Parlor is a York-based family barber salon and shave parlor opened by husband-and-wife duo Marissa and Jeff Miller on June 23, 2020. "We were blessed to be able to open our doors a week after our county turned ‘green’ during the pandemic," says Marissa. …

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What Does Flood Insurance Cover (and What Is Exempt)?

Flood insurance is separate from homeowners insurance and can protect your home and belongings if you suffer water damage from a flood.…

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11 Items to Include in Your DIY Winter Car Emergency Kit

Be prepared! A car emergency kit contains everything you need to stay safe and wait out a potential breakdown. With our simple DIY car emergency kit, you will be ready to navigate any unexpected bumps…

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