Price-gouging in the wake of a natural disaster
Even as state officials in the Carolinas and the Better Business Bureau issue alerts about Hurricane Florence price-gouging, consumers need to understand what defines ‘price-gouging.’
Category: Wise Warnings
What some dealers don’t want you to know about your auto warranty
Auto dealers cannot void your warranty due to routine maintenance. That’s against the law.
Government imposters
I’ve said it until I’m blue in the face: no government agency will every initiate contact with you by text, call or email. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is concerned some of you aren’t getting the message.
Feds investigate ‘grandparent scam’
History has repeated itself, as it often does with scams against seniors.
Credit card processing scams
A #WiseChoice is ready to protect you from one of the most common scams against small business.
The most common scams against small businesses
I endorse small businesses. I promote them. Now I’m called to protect them.
June 15 is Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Tennessee
Wise Choices TM reminds you to secure the safety of your seniors from scams, from physical abuse and from neglect — in some cases, even from their own families.
Work-at-home opportunities: separating a scam from a sure thing
Most are fake. Some are real. I’ll help you tell the difference.
Feds shut down timeshare resale scam
The Federal Trade Commission’s recent case is a cautionary tale about why you should never trust timeshare resale telemarketers.
Tech support scams spiking in Mississippi
The Magnolia State’s chief crime-fighter issued a #WiseWarning about bogus computer repair calls and pop-ups.