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Cryptocurrency scams rose to second riskiest place in 2021

Cryptocurrency scams jumped to second riskiest spot in 2021, according to BBB report Online shopping scams remain the riskiest.

Don’t let your search for love blind you to the realities of romance scams.

Online dating sites are popular as many use technology to find a partner. But behind some dating profiles hide scammers who are ready to trick users into thinking they have found love.

BBB offers tips to avoid college exam scams

Each year, about 3 million Americans head to college as freshmen. That means that for high school students and parents, SAT and ACT scores are very important. With college admissions and scholarships at risk, paying for tutors and test preparation materials can be worth it. But beware of scammers eager to take advantage of this. Scammers, with access to children's names and school information, are tricking parents into paying for bogus SAT or ACT prep materials.
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NCDHHS Urges Vaccination for Children 6 Months and Older

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first pediatric flu-related death for the 2023-2024 flu season. A child in the western part of the state recently died from complications associated with influenza infection. To protect the family’s privacy, additional information will not be released.
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