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Recognizing spam: top 5 tips you can pass onto seniors in your life


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  • Website: Consumer Protection BC
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Help your older adults loved ones stay safe from spam in their emails. This resource has some tips that you can pass on about recognizing and avoiding spam emails.


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safety, technology, scammers


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Rated on: 12/29/2019 10:04:40 PM

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