How To Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams
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Federal Trade Commission
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Scammers use email or text messages to trick you into giving them your personal and financial information. But there are several ways to protect yourself. The FTC provides some ways to recognize and avoid phishing scams.
Link: consumer.ftc.gov
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