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The year 2026 is almost here, and with the new year comes a new wave of scams that could potentially drain your bank account.

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Gift card scams ramp up over the holiday season. We share tips on how to make sure you're getting a legit, working gift card.

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Internal documents have revealed that Meta has projected it earns billions from ignoring scam ads that its platforms then targeted to users most likely to click on them. In a lengthy report, Reuters ...