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California job seeker checking an online interview invitation for signs of a scam

Technology & Safety

How Fake Job Interviews Can Put Your Personal Information at Risk

Online recruiting allows job seekers to apply, interview, and communicate with employers without visiting an office. Scammers also use the same technology. Fake job interview

18 Aug 2026

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Money & Insurance

How Fake Bill Payment Websites Trick Consumers

Learn how fake bill payment websites use search ads and impersonation to mislead consumers and what to check before paying a bill online.

18 Aug 2026

A smartphone standing on a wooden desk displaying the ShopFlow e-commerce shopping app screen alongside branded retail paper gift bags and a Visa credit card.

Shopping & Services

How to Spot Fake Shopping Ads on Social Media

Social media has become a common place to discover clothing, electronics, home products, services, and local businesses. However, an attractive advertisement does not automatically mean

18 Aug 2026

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