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Military Consumers Lose 33% More to Scammers in 2018

Staying safe online with mobile app dating

Start the New Year Off Right: Be Smart About Privacy

Identifying a Secure Website: Part II

Identifying a Secure Website, Part I

Whether a website is HTTPS encrypted is represented in your web browser’s address bar by different signals and indicators. This article will explore how to identify these cues to help you determine if a website is secure.

Fraud-Fighting Tips from BBB Scam Tracker Heroes: Hear Their Stories

We honor BBB Scam Tracker heroes: those who bravely share their story, regardless of whether they lost money or not. Our research shows that half of those who report a scam did so to warn others.

Veterans: Watch Out for Government Imposter Scams

One of the ways scammers trick military veterans is by saying they are with the government. Read more about government imposter scams.