Stop Falling For Fake Ads
They’re unsolicited, unverified…you don’t even know if they are who they say they are. So why do you keep clicking?
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“Free” Trial Subscriptions Are Rarely Free
Here’s how to avoid them — or get out of them.
How You PAY Gives The Scam AWAY
A sure way to spot a scam: how is it asking for your money?
Identity Stolen? Let’s Get It Back…
Step by step, this will help you report identity theft, as well as prevent it from happening in the first place.
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.
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.
Free WEEKLY Credit Reports Extended Until April 2022
Due to COVID-19, the three credit bureaus are offering free credit reports weekly instead of annually.
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.