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Pyramid Scheme Companies

Watch Out for These MLM Scams & Pyramid Scheme Companies

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Here’s what you need to know about MLMs and pyramid schemes and how they work.

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Investment Fraud & Scams

8 Red Flags to Spot Investment Fraud & Scams

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With help from some experts, we’ve compiled this list of 8 red flags to help you evaluate investments & decide whether they’re opportunities or fraudulent.

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MIC Season 2 Finale

Season 2 Finale: Ponzi, Pyramids & MLMs… Oh My!

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Learn all about Ponzi schemes, pyramid schemes and multi-level marketing strategies in Making it Count’s season two finale!

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Types of Identity Theft

8 Types of Identity Theft (Including Child, Medical and Synthetic ID Theft...

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Understanding the eight types of identity theft can help you be on alert and shield your personal information from would-be thieves.

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Fraudulent Activity & Transactions

What to Do If You Spot Fraudulent Activity and Transactions

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We conferred with some financial experts to get their advice on what to do and which steps to take if you see fraudulent activity on your credit card.

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Report Identity Theft

Step-by-Step Guide to Report Financial Identity Theft and Fraud

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We’ve put together this step-by-step guide to help you take the best steps to report what’s happened and reclaim your credit and your life.

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Protect Your Personal Information

9 Safeguards to Protect Your Personal Information Online

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We’ve compiled this list of nine safeguards that you can use to shield your personal information and protect yourself from fraud and identity theft.

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Examples of Credit Card Fraud

7 Common Examples of Credit Card Fraud & Online Shopping Scams

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In this article we cover seven common examples of credit card fraud and online shopping scams that you should know about.

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Unauthorized Transactions

What to Do if You Notice Unauthorized Transactions On Your Card

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It can be stressful to experience credit card fraud but following the simple steps we have outlined here will limit your liability and minimize your risk.

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Episode 5: Preventing ID Theft & Fraud During a Pandemic

Episode 3: Preventing ID Theft & Fraud During a Pandemic

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On this episode of Making it Count, hosts Cristina and Will learn strategies to prevent identity theft and fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Safe Online Shopping

8 Tips to Stay Safe Online Shopping this Holiday Season

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At Addition Financial, we often have members ask us about safe online shopping. They want to know what they can do to protect themselves and their financial information. With that in mind, here are ...

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How to Buy a Used Car

How to Buy a Used Car While Avoiding Scams

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Buying a used car can be a very wise decision. A high-quality used car doesn’t have the same depreciation rate as a new car. Here are some tips that can help you.

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