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Blog tagged as Scammers
How to Protect Your Bank Account: 9 Security Tips
12/21/2022 01:37 PM
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Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA
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Whether you’re shopping online or pumping gas at the station, there are steps you can take to help keep your identity and money protected.
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Is Crypto a Scam?
11/23/2022 10:44 AM
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Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA
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It's been a tough year for investors, especially in the crypto market. Does all the trouble in crypto mean it's a scam and Bitcoin is going to zero?
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Avoiding Tax Scams
08/10/2022 08:00 AM
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Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA
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Don't let yourself become a victim of tax fraud. These are the most common scams against taxpayers, as reported by the IRS.
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Scammers Are Getting Smarter in 2022: 5 Ways to Spot Them Online, Over the Phone and In Person
02/11/2022 08:43 AM
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Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA
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As people grow to recognize scams, scammers grow more sophisticated. Here are 5 tell-tale signs that you may be dealing with a scam.
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Scammers Are Getting Smarter in 2021: 5 Ways to Spot Them Online, Over the Phone and In Person
08/23/2021 10:14 AM
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Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA
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As people grow to recognize scams, scammers grow more sophisticated. Here are 5 tell-tale signs that you may be dealing with a scam.
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