What are Social Media Scams? In social media scams, scammers use social engineering to bait victims into sharing personal or financial information, clicking on links, or downloading harmful software or applications.
Fraud Talk: Social Media Scams
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8 Inflammation-Fighting Foods and Drinks
Chronic inflammation is associated with a long list of serious health conditions, including cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Fortunately, incorporating certain foods and drinks into your everyday diet can help to ward off inflammation, reducing risks to your health and boosting your overall wellbeing.Why is it necessary to fight inflammation?
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Back to School Savings Revisited
Did you know there are TWO Back-to-School Sales Tax Holidays each year in the state of Florida? Traditionally, families have taken advantage of these savings as the summer comes to an end. But there is a second tax holiday in January as well. For 2024, it will begin Monday, January 1 and end on Sunday, January 14. That's two weeks of savings!
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5 New Christmas Movies to Enjoy This Year
From cheesy TV movies to huge theatrical releases, the holiday season looks to be quite promising for new media. Here’s a preview of what’s to come later this year so you can get into the holiday spirit:“A Biltmore Christmas” (Hallmark)Two Hallmark Channel favorites, Bethany Joy Lenz and Kristoffer Polaha, star this romantic, time-traveling...
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Should You Work with a Health and Wellness Coach?
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Brain Benefits of Learning a New Language
Learning a new language can help you connect with new people, strengthen your understanding of other cultures and countries, and make life easier if you’re living or visiting abroad. It’s also a great way to challenge and strengthen your brain at any age! Here are some of the many cognitive benefits you could experience as a bilingual or...
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Tips for Managing Your Child's Screen Time
Are you struggling to manage your kids’ screen time? Are they spending too much of their day playing games, watching videos, or dabbling in apps? If it’s a constant fight to get your children to put away the screens, then consider these tips to help ease the tension:Be clear with expectations, schedules, and limitsKids need structure and...
How to Prepare for a Camping Trip
Are you ready to unplug and enjoy the great outdoors? Whether you’re hoping for a solo adventure, an excursion with friends, or a family getaway, it’s important to take some time to create a thorough plan, packing list, and activity outline for your camping trip. These tips will help you get ready:Pick your type of campingThe first thing you...
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How to Become a Successful Couponer
Coupons are a cost-effective way to get more for your dollar. Even coupons that offer only small savings can add up quickly, allowing to you to spend less on your purchases. If you’re hoping to save on your next shopping trip, consider these couponing tips to help you get more out of your budget:Source optionsThe classic source for coupons...
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The Basics of Intuitive Eating
If you’re trying to lose weight but struggling to keep a particular diet, intuitive eating suggests that the problem may be with the diet itself. Intuitive eating is a way to approach food from a different perspective, and it’s been helping people change their relationship with eating and lose weight for decades.What is intuitive eating?The term...
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