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Scammed

The spammers. The scammers. And you. Telemarketers and junk mail has evolved in the digital age to a behemoth of persistent trickery. In Scammed, we help you navigate a connected world that’s out for your money, your information, or just your attention.

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How to protect yourself from bank fraud

Securing your finances in the age of scams.

01/05/2023

By Mike Pearl

One of history's first hi-tech heist stories may have a low-tech reality

Roswell Steffen committed a crime, but there may have been nothing cyber about it.

01/05/2023

By Justin Caffier

10 best true crime podcasts about scammers

Listen up, and learn the traps you can avoid.

11/12/2022

By Chanel Dubofsky

Google's free webpage maker, Google Sites, is a boon for scammers

What you need to know to avoid getting tricked.

11/01/2022

By Matt Binder

The internet has turned self-care into a scam

When self-care is just a euphemism for selfish.

10/31/2022

By Charlotte Colombo

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