August 10, 2021 |
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9 ways to spot tricks scammers use to steal your credit card info and con you out of moneyHow often do you closely check your credit card statement? You may spot large unauthorized charges, but oftentimes these can be small and part of a legitimate purchase you made. Websites and services use "dark patterns" to scheme you out of more money than you intended to spend. Take these steps to avoid falling victim. Tap or click here to avoid questionable credit card charges. → |
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AND FINALLY ...Spiders have a way of dragging out the best and worst in people. Some folks love them; others scream and throw shoes when they see an eight-legged insect crawling up the wall. 😱 Scientists, on the other hand, find them fascinating. Researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison have genetically modified daddy long legs to create an entirely new type of spider. By tweaking the spider's genes, they've now created "daddy short legs." 🕷️ |
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