► EMAIL SCAM: Alert from the N.D. Secretary of State – Companies offering to assist businesses with filing reports, requiring a fee to do so. Be cautious; read the fine print. (Posted 01/14/2026)

► TEXT SCAM: Alert from the N.D. State Tax Commissioner – A company may contact a business requesting confidential information on their business; they say they are acting on behalf of the N.D. Tax Commissioner. (Posted 09/17/2025)

► How to Avoid a Scam: Consumer tips from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (Posted 01/14/2026)

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► Protecting Your Personal Information

In an environment of advancing technology and online convenience, it’s more important than ever to practice steps to keep your personal information safe. Visit these sites for more information:

Watch out for holiday scams and protect personal information as tax season nears. (IRS)

Is your SmartPhone security all that it could be? Check out the Smartphone Security Checker to find out. (Federal Communications Commission)

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