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…on the phone. • Legitimate businesses do not require you to pay them in gift cards or cryptocurrency. • A government agency will never call you on the phone to…
…on the phone. • Legitimate businesses do not require you to pay them in gift cards or cryptocurrency. • A government agency will never call you on the phone to…
…Department of Justice released an updated version of the Military Consumer Guide earlier this year. The guide helps current and former servicemembers navigate common financial situations and potential scams. ###…
…may call you to complete COVID-19 contact tracing, they will never ask you to provide information like bank account or Social Security numbers. Last month, Gov. Cooper launched a COVID-19…
…of a scam – spelling and grammar errors, an email address that does not match the agency’s official URL, or vague subject lines. Look up the agency’s contact information independently…
bots. Cryptocurrency is new – don’t let it be the reason you get scammed. In some cryptocurrency scams, scammers will repeatedly contact you claiming to be from a security prevention…
…your existing insurance policies. You cannot be forced to purchase credit insurance in order to secure a loan. Watch out for scams. One common scam is called the Yo-Yo. A…
…information. Once scammers get this information, they can use it to steal victim’s identity and their money. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself from job posting scams: Contact…
…offer a temporary forbearance or a loan modification to avoid foreclosure. Free help dealing with foreclosure is available from a pair of programs administered by the NC Housing Finance Agency….
…you eat and increase your physical activity to burn more calories. “Lose 30 Pounds in Just 30 Days.” As a rule, the faster you lose weight, the more likely you…
…for it.To help families make the best decision for them, I launched a new website – ncdoj.gov/PayingForCollege – where you can find information, tips and resources for all stages of…