Caregiver Fraud: a #WiseChoice To Prevent It
Two fraud cases. Both are cautionary tales about choosing safe and competent caregivers for our senior loved ones. (photo courtesy: Tennessee Bureau of Investigation)
Category: Wise Warnings
Your Online Order Didn’t Arrive?
Hope you used your CREDIT card. If not, you may be in trouble.
Rental Car Scams
Low inventory means high prices — and an increase in rental scams.
How To Spot Fake Online Reviews
The telltale signs that review is a fake — and how you can make sure you’re finding the most accurate reviews online.
Job Application IDENTITY THEFT
Never — I mean NEVER — type these into an online job application.
Facebook Friend CLONES
‘Hey, I thought we were already friends!’ You probably are. That familiar friend request is a clone designed to scam you.
Anatomy of a phishing email
Using the clues hiding in plain sight, I’ll show you how to see that’s NOT a real Outlook Office 365 warning.
Bizarre (& Illegal) Product Repair Restrictions
From shattered smart phones to auto repairs, why the feds want to put the kibosh on manufacturers’ product repair restrictions — and why extended warranties are almost always a bad idea.
Veterans Scams: The Big 4 (Including 3 You’ve Never Heard Of)
With the help of federal investigators, senior advocates and #WiseCharity Forever Young Veterans, I reveal the most aggressive scams targeting our retired service members.
COVID-19 Vaccination Scams
Scammers are swooping in to take advantage of all the confusion over the types of vaccinations, access and availability.