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  11.  <title><a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2024/05/text-about-overdue-toll-charges-probably-scam" hreflang="en">That text about overdue toll charges is probably a scam </a></title>
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  13.  <description>When you go through a toll, you know you’ll need to pay a fee to use that road or bridge. But scammers are targeting drivers with text messages pretending to be from the tolling agency collecting “overdue toll charges.” Here’s what to know about this text scam.</description>
  14.  <pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  15.    <dc:creator>Andrew Rayo</dc:creator>
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  19.  <title><a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2024/05/aqua-finance-misled-people-about-financing-home-water-treatment-systems" hreflang="en">Aqua Finance misled people about financing for home water treatment systems</a></title>
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  21.  <description>At some point, most of us will rely on financing to buy the things we need or want. But what happens when financing terms aren’t clear? Or you’re told to expect a monthly payment amount, but end up paying more? That’s not only illegal, but it costs you money and can hurt your credit.</description>
  22.  <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 05:00:30 -0400</pubDate>
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  27.  <title><a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2024/04/spot-scammers-looking-profit-midwest-tornadoes" hreflang="en">Spot scammers looking to profit from Midwest tornadoes </a></title>
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  29.  <description>Just as people in Nebraska, Iowa, Oklahoma, and other Midwestern states are reeling from the catastrophic damage caused by tornadoes and other severe weather, scammers are rolling in. They use all kinds of stories to try to trick not just those doing their best to recover, but also anyone who tries to help. The best way to steer clear of these disaster-chasing scammers? Know what their tactics have in common.</description>
  30.  <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 06:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
  31.    <dc:creator>Gema de las Heras</dc:creator>
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  35.  <title><a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2024/04/use-pass-it-talk-about-fraud-older-americans-month" hreflang="en">Use Pass It On to talk about fraud this Older Americans Month</a></title>
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  37.  <description>This month, we join the nation to celebrate Older Americans Month. It’s also the 10th anniversary of Pass It On, the FTC’s fraud education campaign for older adults. As Older Americans Month recognizes the power of social connections, we recognize the many thousands of people who’ve connected through Pass It On, starting conversations to help others avoid scams.</description>
  38.  <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 12:48:21 -0400</pubDate>
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  43.  <title><a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2024/04/pay-your-bills-not-impersonators" hreflang="en">Pay your bills, not impersonators</a></title>
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  45.  <description>If you’re paying a medical, utility, or other bill online, you probably expect to wind up on the company’s website. What might you not expect? An impersonator tricking you into paying them instead. But that’s what the FTC says a company called Doxo did. Here’s what you need to know. </description>
  46.  <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  47.    <dc:creator>Andrew Rayo</dc:creator>
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  53.  <description>Another day, another round of spam texts and emails trying to sell you things. At best, spam is annoying. At worst, it’s pushing scams or trying to install malware on your device. If you’re tired of getting spam, there are some ways to help.</description>
  54.  <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 12:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
  55.    <dc:creator>Andrew Rayo</dc:creator>
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  59.  <title><a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2024/04/skip-scams-you-look-options-avoid-foreclosure" hreflang="en">Skip the scams as you look for options to avoid foreclosure </a></title>
  60.  <link>https://consumer.ftc.gov/%3Ca%20href%3D%22https%3A//consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2024/04/skip-scams-you-look-options-avoid-foreclosure%22%20hreflang%3D%22en%22%3Eview%3C/a%3E</link>
  61.  <description>Are you having a hard time paying your mortgage? Even if you’ve missed payments or you’re already facing foreclosure, you still might have options. You really do, but that’s the same thing scammers will tell you. Fortunately, there are ways to spot mortgage relief scams while you focus on saving your home.</description>
  62.  <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 01:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  63.    <dc:creator>Gema de las Heras </dc:creator>
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  67.  <title><a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2024/04/did-celebrity-really-endorse-maybe-not" hreflang="en">Did a celebrity really endorse THAT? Maybe not</a></title>
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  76.  <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:30:36 -0400</pubDate>
  77.    <dc:creator>Jim Kreidler</dc:creator>
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  83.  <description>Being online is part of kids’ lives. When they’re online, kids watch and create content, post photos, videos, play games, and share what they’re doing with friends and family. But when they post, play, and connect, they can encounter people and situations that aren’t always what they seem. What can you do to help protect them?</description>
  84.  <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 01:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  85.    <dc:creator>Jim Kreidler</dc:creator>
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  89.  <title><a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2024/04/mystery-shopping-fake-checks-and-gift-cards" hreflang="en">Mystery shopping, (fake) checks, and gift cards </a></title>
  90.  <link>https://consumer.ftc.gov/%3Ca%20href%3D%22https%3A//consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2024/04/mystery-shopping-fake-checks-and-gift-cards%22%20hreflang%3D%22en%22%3Eview%3C/a%3E</link>
  91.  <description>If you’re looking for a new job, getting paid to shop might sound like a dream. Companies hire mystery shoppers to try products or services and share experiences about things like buying or returning something, or their overall customer experience. But while some mystery shopping jobs are legitimate, many aren’t. So how do you spot the scams?</description>
  92.  <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
  93.    <dc:creator>Andrew Rayo</dc:creator>
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