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Yaniv Masjedi

Contributing Cybersecurity Writer

Yaniv Masjedi is the CMO at Nextiva, a provider of cloud-based, unified communication services. Previously, he headed the marketing department at Aura. Yaniv studied Political Science and History at UCLA. Follow him on Twitter: @YanivMasjedi.

Articles by Yaniv Masjedi

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Car Title Scams Explained: How to Safely Buy a Used Car

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The 12 Walmart Scams You Didn’t Know About (Until Now)

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What Are "Potential Spam" Calls? (and How To Block Them)

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How To Block Spam Calls (Android, iOS, and Landlines)

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7 Dangerous OfferUp Scams & How to Avoid Them

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Family Identity Theft Protection: The Latest Parental Guide

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Fraud
July 11, 2023

10 Amazon Gift Card Scams You Need To Avoid

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Fraud
July 10, 2023

Ticketmaster Scams: Is It Safe To Buy Tickets on Ticketmaster?

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Family Safety
July 6, 2023

These 11 New Discord Scams Can (and Will) Steal Your Data

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