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Spring break bummer: Fake listings for vacation rentals, how to avoid getting ripped off

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Spring break bummer: Fake listings for vacation rentals, how to avoid getting ripped off

FBI reports progress dismantling overseas scam rings through local tips and global cooperation

FBI reports progress dismantling overseas scam rings through local tips and global cooperation

Maryland state’s attorney urges lawmakers to act to help stop scams before seniors lose everything

Maryland state’s attorney urges lawmakers to act to help stop scams before seniors lose everything

‘They took it all from me’: Victims of fraud in Montgomery County share stories to help others

‘They took it all from me’: Victims of fraud in Montgomery County share stories to help others

Sham nonprofit shut down for raking in thousands in bogus candy sales

Sham nonprofit shut down for raking in thousands in bogus candy sales

Prince George’s police warn holiday shoppers to stay alert for online marketplace deals and gift card scams

Prince George’s police warn holiday shoppers to stay alert for online marketplace deals and gift card scams

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Fairfax Co. police warn holiday shoppers of potential credit card skimming scam

Fairfax Co. police warn holiday shoppers of potential credit card skimming scam

Virginia Lottery wants you to be aware of a scam when buying tickets this holiday season

Virginia Lottery wants you to be aware of a scam when buying tickets this holiday season

‘Free trials should actually be free’: DC, Va., Md. sue Uber alleging manipulative subscription service

‘Free trials should actually be free’: DC, Va., Md. sue Uber alleging manipulative subscription service

A warning about a new gift card scam called draining

A warning about a new gift card scam called draining

Online shopping? How you pay makes a big difference, says consumer protection group

Online shopping? How you pay makes a big difference, says consumer protection group

Scammers are targeting immigrants with promises of quick citizenship. Here’s what to know

Scammers are targeting immigrants with promises of quick citizenship. Here’s what to know

Data Doctors: Watch out for the latest holiday scams

Data Doctors: Watch out for the latest holiday scams

‘Hang up’: Alexandria sheriff warns of scammers impersonating law enforcement

‘Hang up’: Alexandria sheriff warns of scammers impersonating law enforcement

Shopping online? Here’s how to stay scam free this holiday season

Shopping online? Here’s how to stay scam free this holiday season

Holiday shopping is getting smarter with AI

Holiday shopping is getting smarter with AI

Data Doctors: Beware fake Windows Defender alerts

Data Doctors: Beware fake Windows Defender alerts

DC tech classes help seniors stay alert ahead of holiday shopping season

DC tech classes help seniors stay alert ahead of holiday shopping season

Data Doctors: What to do after a data breach

Data Doctors: What to do after a data breach

Fairfax Co. high schooler warns seniors about online financial scams

Fairfax Co. high schooler warns seniors about online financial scams

Data Doctors: Beware of fake voicemail notifications

Data Doctors: Beware of fake voicemail notifications

Look out for these two rising scams in your inbox

Look out for these two rising scams in your inbox

Man charged with placing ATM skimmers at Md. gas stations: How to protect your money

Man charged with placing ATM skimmers at Md. gas stations: How to protect your money

Data Doctors: How to spot ‘Official Document’ email scam

Data Doctors: How to spot ‘Official Document’ email scam

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