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Fraud-Fighting Fraudlettes: Cryptocurrency
This month, the Fraudlettes will host an engaging discussion on what you need to know about scams involving cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin.
Monday, Jan 27, 2025 
11:00 a.m. ET • 10:00 a.m. CT • 9:00 a.m. MT • 8:00 a.m. PT 
FREE online event. Membership not required.
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Spot a Scam: Understanding the Basics of Fraud
We’ll cover the basics of fraud, including how to recognize the warning signs, avoid common scams and safeguard your personal information.Tuesday, Feb 4, 2025 12:00 p.m. ET • 11:00 a.m. CT • 10:00 a.m. MT • 9:00 a.m. PT FREE online event. Membership not required.
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Understanding (and Boosting) Your Credit Score
Find out how credit scores are determined and how to improve your rating. We also will discuss how to freeze your credit to foil would-be scammers.Wednesday, Feb 5, 2025 2:00 p.m. ET • 1:00 p.m. CT • 12:00 p.m. MT • 11:00 a.m. PT FREE online event. Membership not required.
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Film Screening: ‘Starring Jerry as Himself'
This film tells the true story of Jerry Hsu, who is told that his bank account is being used to launder money and that he is needed to help in a sting operation.Thursday, Feb 6, 2025 3:00 a.m. ET • 2:00 a.m. CT • 1:00 a.m. MT • 12:00 a.m. PT FREE online event. Membership not required.
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Protecting Yourself Against Romance Scams
We’ll explore how to recognize the signs of a romance scam, in which someone tries to gain your trust to steal from you, and how to protect yourself.Thursday, Feb 6, 2025 2:00 p.m. ET • 1:00 p.m. CT • 12:00 p.m. MT • 11:00 a.m. PT FREE online event. Membership not required.
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How to Protect Yourself From Overseas Scams
Join our discussion with fraud prevention specialist Jason Collom and other panelists on how overseas scams work and what you can do to protect yourself.Friday, Feb 7, 2025 3:00 p.m. ET • 2:00 p.m. CT • 1:00 p.m. MT • 12:00 p.m. PT FREE online event. Membership not required.
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It's More Than Just a Romance Scam
February is for falling in love, not falling victim to a scam - learn about the variety of common romance scams and how to protect yourself.Tuesday, Feb 11, 2025 12:00 p.m. ET • 11:00 a.m. CT • 10:00 a.m. MT • 9:00 a.m. PT FREE online event. Membership not required.
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How to Spot Social Security Scams
Learn how to spot and report fraudsters masquerading as trusted government agencies to protect yourself and your loved ones from scams.Tuesday, Feb 11, 2025 3:00 p.m. ET • 2:00 p.m. CT • 1:00 p.m. MT • 12:00 p.m. PT FREE online event. Membership not required.
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Avoid Romance Scams This Valentine’s Season
Get tips on protecting your personal information and spotting red flags when connecting online with others to stay safe in the digital world.Wednesday, Feb 12, 2025 12:00 p.m. ET • 11:00 a.m. CT • 10:00 a.m. MT • 9:00 a.m. PT FREE online event. Membership not required.
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Avoid Romance Scams This Valentine’s Season
Get tips on protecting your personal information and spotting red flags when connecting online with others to stay safe in the digital world.Wednesday, Feb 12, 2025 7:00 p.m. ET • 6:00 p.m. CT • 5:00 p.m. MT • 4:00 p.m. PT FREE online event. Membership not required.
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