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The holidays are filled with gift lists, great deals, and, unfortunately, plenty of scams trying to sneak into your shopping cart. A little caution goes a long way when you are shopping online. Here are a few common scams to watch for and simple ways to stay safe.

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Deepfakes clone the voices and faces of people we trust, making fraud attempts more convincing than traditional phishing emails. Targeting individuals and businesses, these scams exploit trust. Learn steps you can take to protect yourself — starting with code words.

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You generate lots of data every time you access the internet, and while you cannot always control the fact that your data is collected when using digital apps and services, you can take charge of how and with whom you share data with in many cases. Perform a data privacy check-up to protect your personal data online. 

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Think twice before using Google or social media to sign in. Scammers use fake sites to steal your account. In today's Fraud Defense Tip, we are talking about websites that give you the option to log in using your Google or Facebook account to create profiles. 

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Be suspicious of ALL calls, texts, or emails claiming there is a fraud alert on your account. While they may sound legitimate, they may actually be a scammer. Learn how to spot and avoid fraud alert scams like OTP bot fraud. Verify before you trust to protect your accounts from mobile wallet and takeover scams.

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