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3/ Federal Communications Commission (Chinese): www.fcc.gov/chinese-amer... ; (English) www.fcc.gov/consumers/sc...
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November 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
3/ Federal Communications Commission (Chinese): www.fcc.gov/chinese-amer... ; (English) www.fcc.gov/consumers/sc...
2/ FBI (Chinese): www.fbi.gov/contact-us/f... ; (English) www.fbi.gov/contact-us/f...
November 14, 2025 at 5:59 PM
2/ FBI (Chinese): www.fbi.gov/contact-us/f... ; (English) www.fbi.gov/contact-us/f...
3/ For more on how to build wealth, set money goals, and obtain loans see www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITIY...
Military Saves Month Helping Our Military Build Personal Wealth, Obtain Loans, and Set Money Goals
YouTube video by HowardCountyGov
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November 7, 2025 at 2:29 PM
3/ For more on how to build wealth, set money goals, and obtain loans see www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITIY...
2/ Learn about Landlord-Tenant rights and obligations at www.howardcountymd.gov/consumer-pro...
Landlord-Tenant Information | Howard County
www.howardcountymd.gov
November 7, 2025 at 2:29 PM
2/ Learn about Landlord-Tenant rights and obligations at www.howardcountymd.gov/consumer-pro...
To learn about common moving scams and how to safely choose a mover watch www.youtube.com/watch?v=415d...
How to Wisely Choose a Moving Company
YouTube video by HowardCountyGov
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November 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM
To learn about common moving scams and how to safely choose a mover watch www.youtube.com/watch?v=415d...
Press release www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/t...
Thirteen Individuals Charged for Operating Transnational Elder Fraud Scheme
BOSTON – Thirteen individuals have been charged in connection with a transnational elder fraud scheme that allegedly involved a “call center” operation in the Dominican Republic that tricked hundreds ...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Press release www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/t...
2/ Making even a small payment can restart the clock on the statute of limitations and legally revive the debt. For more on time limits on debt see www.peoples-law.org/time-limits-...
Time limits on debts | The Maryland People's Law Library
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October 31, 2025 at 2:55 PM
2/ Making even a small payment can restart the clock on the statute of limitations and legally revive the debt. For more on time limits on debt see www.peoples-law.org/time-limits-...
3/ FBI Alert: www.fbi.gov/contact-us/f...
"The Phantom Hacker:" FBI Phoenix Warns Public of New Financial Scam | Federal Bureau of Investigation
The FBI Phoenix Field Office is warning the public of a new scam dubbed “The Phantom Hacker.”
www.fbi.gov
October 27, 2025 at 4:55 PM
3/ FBI Alert: www.fbi.gov/contact-us/f...
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1. Fake tech support contact (phone/text/email/popup) tells you to download software for fake virus scan & ask you to check bank accounts
2. Fake bank agent of the biggest account calls & tells you to move money for safety
3. Fake law enforcement calls to arrange for the transfer of money
1. Fake tech support contact (phone/text/email/popup) tells you to download software for fake virus scan & ask you to check bank accounts
2. Fake bank agent of the biggest account calls & tells you to move money for safety
3. Fake law enforcement calls to arrange for the transfer of money
October 27, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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1. Fake tech support contact (phone/text/email/popup) tells you to download software for fake virus scan & ask you to check bank accounts
2. Fake bank agent of the biggest account calls & tells you to move money for safety
3. Fake law enforcement calls to arrange for the transfer of money
1. Fake tech support contact (phone/text/email/popup) tells you to download software for fake virus scan & ask you to check bank accounts
2. Fake bank agent of the biggest account calls & tells you to move money for safety
3. Fake law enforcement calls to arrange for the transfer of money
2/ For more on gift card scams see Federal Trade Commission's Consumer Advice at consumer.ftc.gov/node/77253
Avoiding and Reporting Gift Card Scams
Only scammers will tell you to buy a gift card, like a Google Play or Apple Card, and give them the numbers off the back of the card. No matter what they say, that’s a scam. No real business or govern...
consumer.ftc.gov
October 24, 2025 at 8:41 PM
2/ For more on gift card scams see Federal Trade Commission's Consumer Advice at consumer.ftc.gov/node/77253