Choosing A Contractor the #WiseChoice Way
Besides selecting my #WiseChoices in contractors, here’s how you should go about choosing any contractor.
Tag: consumer investigator
Fake real estate “cloud companies”
The expression “Don’t believe everything you see online” has never been more urgent, especially when you consider this latest web scam (illustration by naishh via Flickr).
Health insurance open enrollment scams
The deadline’s Dec. 15. You’re uncertain. You’re stressed…and scammers can smell it.
‘Spear phishing’ + caller ID spoofing = scam on STEROIDS
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said scammers are ramping up a combination of two classic phone scams (graphic courtesy of U.S. Navy).
What happens when good companies hire BAD background screeners
The Federal Trade Commission and #WiseChoice ActiveTracks, LLC help both property managers and consumers learn how to avoid incompetent background screenings.
Ask a #WiseChoice: Flu Vaccinations
With flu season creeping up, The Shot Nurse, your #WiseChoice for immunizations and wellness services, helps answer the most frequently asked questions about flu vaccinations.
Failure to screen tenants can cause legal trouble, loss for landlords
The president of your #WiseChoice for background screening solutions and I team up to warn landlords about the risks of not professionally screening their tenants. I know. I just experienced them.
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.’
Free credit freezes, fraud alerts starting Sept. 21
A new federal law means new FREE protections from identity theft.
Auto Re-Fi
Yes, you can refinance your car loan like you’d refinance your mortgage — under certain conditions.