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Watch out: military members and vets more likely to fall for scams | Military Times Reports

Watch out: military members and vets more likely to fall for scams | Military Times Reports

A recent study by the AARP concluded that military members and veterans are more likely than average citizens to be taken in by scams.
5 years ago
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