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🔑 Tip: Your FSA ID is your digital signature, so keep your username and password safe. Look out for more FSA ID tips coming up. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid will open by December 31! #FAFSAMission #FAFSAFundMyFuture #FAFSA #FinancialAid #FSAIDTips

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Last-minute shopping? Three ways to spot rip-offs from our #ScamSquad partners, @FTC https://t.co/vX5LTckwS5

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From @CuyCoConsumers: Our #ScamSquad partner agencies are seeing more reports of imposter scams, ahead of the holiday shopping season. Make sure you and your loved ones are informed and taking steps to protect yourselves. https://t.co/wKvGKV5ScT

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Criminals are targeting older folks in “grandparent scams” and demanding funds by wire, mail, or couriers. For more info, read this public service announcement from the #FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center and share it with the seniors in your life: https://t.co/LtEiuzFLIO

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Stay tuned for Holiday Shopping Tips, all season! https://t.co/hyNdABhnJv

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We want to make sure you're getting what you pay for, especially when you're buying gifts for loved ones. Stay tuned for Holiday Shopping Tips, all season! https://t.co/hyNdABhnJv

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Stay tuned for Holiday Shopping Tips, all season! https://t.co/hyNdABhVz3

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Our #ScamSquad partners @CFPB are proposing federal oversight of larger nonbank companies that offer services like digital wallets and payment apps. https://t.co/23m1SycJsn

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One company's look at the most-used scam numbers shows common come-ons used in phone scams. #ScamSquad @CuyahogaCounty https://t.co/scTfkOnHsW

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It's easy to protect yourself from property record fraud. Sign up for FREE alerts that notify you if recorded information about your home is changed. #PropertyAlert #ScamSquad
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During this Medicare Open Enrollment period, protect yourself against scams and Medicare fraud and misconduct with information from our #ScamSquad partners @OHInsurance. Report potential scams to us at https://t.co/8r9hIVKeOS or call 216-443-SCAM (7226).

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Today, Cuyahoga County, in partnership with the State of Ohio, @RepShontelBrown and local non-profit @PCsforPeople announced the second phase of a high-speed, low-cost internet initiative. Ensuring connectivity for every Cuyahoga County resident helps us to combat inequality.

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So many retailers are releasing #BlackFriday deals early. If you're doing some shopping this weekend, there are some simple steps to help you avoid scams and malware when you're online. https://t.co/O7YxUplkCv

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Get help paying for college! Our partners @CFPB and @usedgov have a webinar set for November 8, 2-3pm to explore resources for students, mentors, and educators. Prepare and pay for college and manage student loan debt. Register ➡️ https://t.co/YPs39IOFWP

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319 MILLION plastic checkout bags are used in Cuyahoga County each year. They end up clogging sewers and polluting our waterways. Ditch the plastic or it will haunt you for life! #BYOBags #sustainability @CuyCoConsumers

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More and more local retailers are eliminating plastic checkout bags. Have you encountered one? Tell us about them and Add a Store to our #Sustainable Stores Map: https://t.co/kFEIpOzUiy #sustainability #byobags @CuyCoConsumers

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FTC sends nearly $100 million in refunds to Vonage consumers who were trapped in subscriptions by dark patterns and junk fees: https://t.co/oF0qjp3xVZ

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During this Medicare Open Enrollment period, protect yourself against scams and Medicare fraud and misconduct with information from our #ScamSquad partners @OHInsurance. Report potential scams to us at https://t.co/8r9hIVKeOS or call 216-443-SCAM (7226).

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Don't be a victim of Medicare Fraud! Protect yourself with the facts and these helpful tips: https://t.co/XLW6GP8Ssn. If you think you've been a victim of Medicare fraud or misconduct, report it to https://t.co/O4xVKsLtr0 or 800-633-4227. #HereToHelp

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Avoid scams during Medicare Open Enrollment, Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. If someone claims to be from Medicare, calls unexpectedly, and asks for Medicare or Social Security numbers, hang up - it's a scam! Call 1-800-MEDICARE to check on a call. #ScamSquad https://t.co/e6KotRvsfe