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Better Beware – Amazon!

There’s a sneaky scam going around lately that tries to fool customers of Amazon, Inc., the world’s largest marketplace. That probably includes you — so watch out!

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Better Beware – Tracking Local Scams

The Better Business Bureau’s “Scamtracker” has all kinds of info, easily searchable and sortable. Here are three local suckers who lost money within the last year.

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Better Beware – COVID and Child Safety

Watch out for someone trying to sell you a COVID-19 vaccine, because if you have to pay, it isn’t real. Also, child safety kits are scamming local families. Listen now, to lean how to avoid these scammers and more.

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Better Beware – Bucolic End-Products

The rumors and outright lies about the Covid-19 vaccines are getting completely insane, but they’re spreading like wildfire. Here’s a look at some of the weirdest, and a serious warning about believing or spreading them.

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Better Beware – Cybersecurity Song

Rachel Tobac created a little song about not re-using passwords. Here it is, with some extra information about how to stay safe with all the on-line accounts you have.

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Better Beware – TAANSTAFL

People are getting things delivered that they never ordered — and it’s a scam. Unscrupulous sellers are padding their sales figures and posting fake reviews online. But There Ain’t No Such Thing As A Free Lunch!

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Better Beware – Triple Ripple

Three current scams are flourishing while everyone is distracted by current events. Here’s a heads-up on what’s going around right now, and some good reasons to stay home and stay safe.

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Better Beware – Good News, Bad Scams

Scammers are already trying to rip people off with fake charges for receiving Covid-19 vaccinations, or getting your next Stimulus Check. Here’s how to protect yourself from these scams.

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Better Beware – Gold Brick Scams

GOLD! It has probably cause more trouble in human history than any other element, except maybe carbon. It’s the bate for another of the basic types of confidents tricks that are always being dressed up in modern clothing. Gold scams are buying something for more than it is worth.

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