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Getting calls about a loan application you never applied for? Here's what to do, according to an expert 08/23/2025 05:36am • It���s a tale as old as the first tricky scheme ��� whatever that was long before any of us had cellphones. But there are ways to make sure you don���t fall victim to one present-day trick. ���According to the Federal Trade Commission, people all across the country are getting calls and calls and California parole board denies release for Erik Menendez due to misbehavior in prison 08/21/2025 11:06pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) ��� Erik Menendez was denied parole Thursday by a California board that said his continued misbehavior during decades in prison for murdering his parents with his older brother in 1989 showed he is still a risk to public safety. A panel of two California commissioners denied Menende How SHIPs Can Help With Your Medicare Questions and Problems 08/19/2025 08:00pm • What do I do if I don't think I can afford my Medicare premiums? Are the unsolicited calls I'm getting from "Medicare" really offering me free medications, or is it a scam? What's the difference between Medigap Plan F, Plan G and Plan N? Should I enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan instead? Millions Why You Should Set Up These 6 Mobile Banking Alerts 08/19/2025 08:00pm • A lot can happen in your bank account on a daily basis. Your balance moves up and down. Deposits roll in. Payments are due. And suspicious activity may occasionally occur. By setting up a few mobile alerts, you can keep an eye on your banking activity without having to constantly log into your accou Has a federal officer asked you to buy gold bars? 06/17/2025 03:21pm • A supposed federal officer may text, call or email telling you that your finances have been compromised and you need to put all your assets into gold bars and deliver it to them. Montgomery County law enforcement officials are using World Elder Abuse Awareness Day to warn seniors about the scam. Where do text spammers get your number? You probably gave it to them 06/09/2025 12:52pm • There has been an 86% year-over-year surge in U.S. adults targeted by phone, email and text scams, and text scams have flourished. A CNET report says 82% of Americans now get at least one scam text per week, over half report say they get at least three per week, and 13% report getting 10 or more Data Doctors: Beware the 'found in China' iPhone scam 05/30/2025 12:27pm • Q: My iPhone was stolen six months ago, and I just received a text from someone in the Philippines claiming they have my phone, asking me to remove it from my iCloud account so they can reset it. What should I do? A: Having a smartphone stolen is stressful enough without having to deal with scamm Humane Rescue Alliance warns of new scam involving missing pets 05/01/2025 05:08am • The Humane Rescue Alliance is alerting the D.C. region to a new scam targeting people who have lost their pets. It involves a person claiming to be an employee or a veterinarian from the organization, saying they have found your missing pet, and trying to pressure the pet owner to give money to g 'How did you get suckered?': Investing in cryptocurrency has opportunities and risks 04/28/2025 05:08am • A Virginia woman nearing retirement said she connected with an influencer on TikTok who advised her to try out cryptocurrency trading. He connected her with a ���trade coach��� who recommended a website for the investments. ���I asked a million questions. He was able to answer them," said the Data Doctors: Understanding random 'smishing' text messages 04/25/2025 03:28pm • Q: Why am I suddenly getting lots of weird, random texts from strangers asking if they know me? A: If you're receiving vague text messages from numbers you don���t recognize saying something like, ���Hi, do I know you?��� or ���I found your number in my address book,��� you���re not alone, and it 'I thought I was actually safeguarding the money': Man scammed out of $40k shares red flags 04/24/2025 02:15pm • The warnings are everywhere because the scams are happening all the time. And they happen all the time because they keep working. Just this year, Prince George���s County police said they believe county residents have been scammed out of about $1 million. In recent weeks, arrests have been made i Data Doctors: 'Pig butchering' and other scams targeting seniors 04/04/2025 05:18pm • Q: I���m trying to protect my parents from scammers. What are some scams targeting older people? A:��Older adults are often a prime target for scammers, and it���s not just by chance. They tend to have larger nest eggs, are more trusting, and may be less familiar with technology. Many scams California man sentenced after Montgomery Co. woman loses over $700K in gold bar scam 03/12/2025 05:30pm • A California man has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison after stealing nearly $800,000 from a woman in Montgomery County, Maryland, through a gold bar scam that authorities believe is targeting victims nationwide. Wenhui Sun, 35, was sentenced Tuesday in Montgomery County Circuit Co Did you get a text message saying you owe money for tolls? Don't fall for this scam 03/09/2025 05:32am • It looks official. A text message from E-Z Pass or some other toll company saying, "Final Reminder: You owe an outstanding toll. Pay by March 31 to avoid additional fees or legal action." It's the most recent attempt by scammers to get your money. The Federal Trade Commission and several depar Data Doctors: Cybersecurity tips for traveling abroad 03/07/2025 04:48pm • Q: What should I do to my tech before my first trip to a foreign country? A: Traveling abroad for the first time is an exciting experience, but it's also a prime opportunity for cybercriminals to target unsuspecting tourists. Whether you're checking your email, using public Wi-Fi, or doing some o