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No, the warnings about the 'Mexico did it' virus aren’t legitimate

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USPS doesn’t send unsolicited texts about undelivered packages. Those messages are scams

Have you received an unsolicited text appearing to be from the postal service, claiming you have an undelivered package? Here’s why that message is a scam.
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Yes, scammers call people and ask ‘Can you hear me?’

We VERIFY what you need to know about this common robocall.
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Some scammers are calling people and asking 'Can you hear me?'

We VERIFY what you need to know about this common robocall.
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Yes, the giveaway website Freecycle recently had a data breach

The nonprofit that helps people give away items recommends that users change their passwords and watch out for potential phishing emails.
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Federal law allows you to keep unsolicited packages sent to your address

Federal law says if you receive an unordered package with your name and address on it, then it’s considered a free gift.
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Viral Facebook posts about Amber Alert for girl named Bella Heather are fake

Several nearly identical posts shared in buy-and-sell Facebook groups claim an Amber Alert was issued for a little girl. But there's no alert and the image is fake.
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Viral facebook posts about Amber Alert for girl named Bella Heather are fake

Facebook posts about missing 5-year-old Bella Heather are fake. The identical text seen in the posts, fake image and spam-like nature are telltale signs of a bait-an
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Some Facebook posts advertising Bed Bath & Beyond clearance sales are scams

In April, Bed Bath & Beyond filed for bankruptcy and closed hundreds of stores. Scammers have since been using store branding to steal your personal information.
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Some sites advertising Bed Bath and Beyond sales are scams

In April, Bed, Bath & Beyond filed for bankruptcy and closed hundreds of stores. Scammers have since been using store branding to steal your personal information.
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No, the IRS is not sending emails to taxpayers about a third round of economic impact payments

The IRS does not contact taxpayers through email and stimulus checks are no longer being issued in 2023. This is a phishing scam.
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No, the IRS is not sending emails to taxpayers about a third round of economic impact payments

The IRS is not sending emails to taxpayers about a third round of economic impact payments because it does not initiate contact via email. This is a phishing scam.