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Martin Backhausen | Week 44: Avoid Fake Healthcare Scams

Week 44: Avoid Fake Healthcare Scams

Posted on March 17, 2026March 17, 2026 by Martin Backhausen

Hello! Healthcare is important. Scammers fake it. They want your money. You can stay safe. Let’s learn how. Real healthcare comes from trusted providers. Check your insurance. Look for covered doctors. Scammers sell fake plans. Don’t share your insurance info. Be careful with “cheap medicine.” Scammers sell fake drugs. That’s a crime. Use trusted pharmacies….

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Martin Backhausen | Week 42: Avoid Fake Travel Scams

Week 42: Avoid Fake Travel Scams

Posted on March 3, 2026March 3, 2026 by Martin Backhausen

Hello! Travel is exciting. Scammers fake deals. They want your money. You can stay safe. Let’s learn how. Real deals come from trusted sites like Expedia. Check the website address. Fake sites look real. Scammers steal your info. Don’t book through random emails. Go to the real website. Use a credit card. It’s safer. Be…

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Martin Backhausen | Week 41: Save on Insurance

Week 41: Save on Insurance

Posted on February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 by Martin Backhausen

Hello! Insurance protects you. It can cost less. You can save money. It keeps you safe from scams. Let’s start. Check your policies. Car, health, home. Compare prices online. Use sites like Progressive or Geico. Ask for discounts. Maybe you drive less. That saves money. Bundle car and home insurance. It’s cheaper. Be careful with…

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Martin Backhausen | Week 40: Avoid Fake Tax Scams

Week 40: Avoid Fake Tax Scams

Posted on February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 by Martin Backhausen

Hello! Taxes are tricky. Scammers fake IRS calls. They want your money. You can stay safe. Let’s learn how. The real IRS sends letters. They don’t call or text. If someone demands money, it’s a scam. That’s a crime. Don’t share your Social Security number. Hang up on fake calls. Check IRS.gov for real contacts….

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Martin Backhausen | Week 33: Avoid Fake Lottery Scams

Week 33: Avoid Fake Lottery Scams

Posted on December 30, 2025December 30, 2025 by Martin Backhausen

Hello! Winning the lottery sounds amazing. Scammers fake it. They want your money. You can stay safe. Let’s learn how. Real lotteries don’t call you. They don’t ask for fees to claim prizes. If you get a call, it’s a scam. Don’t send money. Hang up. Check the lottery’s real website. Scammers send fake checks….

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