"Telemarketers"

Oct 31, 2023
Yes, young people can fall victim to scams
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Anti-scam education “is not information to just pass on to your grandmother,” says Emma Fletcher of the Federal Trade Commission.
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Oct 30, 2023
Your scam stories
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Econ Extra Credit newsletter #172: Readers share their cautionary tales and we provide some tips on how to protect yourself.
Oct 23, 2023
How to avoid scams and be a smart donor
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Econ Extra Credit newsletter #171
Oct 20, 2023
Inside the world of immigration scams
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From faux English language programs to government impersonators, here’s how criminals are targeting immigrants.
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Oct 16, 2023
When telemarketers keep 90% of donations
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Econ Extra Credit newsletter #170
Oct 10, 2023
Exploiting our human need for connection
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Econ Extra Credit newsletter #169
Oct 2, 2023
A big-time scam
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Econ Extra Credit newsletter #168

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