How to Help When a Disaster Strikes
When a disaster occurs many of us want to help but aren't sure how. Here are some tips to help.
Ticket Tricksters Turn It Up
While you're counting down the days to the live event, a scammer might be counting how much they made selling you phony tickets.
Avoiding Disaster Related Scams
Disasters such as that caused by Hurricanes Hurricanes Milton and Helene bring out the scammers. Fake charities, repair scams, and rental scams are just a few of the types of scams that increase during these times. Here are some tips and resources to help you avoid being taken.
How to Recognize AI Generated Images and Videos (Artificial Intelligence)
Fake AI generated images are everywhere. They are harder to spot by the day, and the implications can be enormous.
Beware of Flood Damaged Vehicles When Purchasing Used
Consumers need to be aware that flood damaged vehicles can appear on used car lots far away from where the flooding occurred.
Navigating the Choppy Waters of Refurbished Products
As frugal consumers sail through the vast ocean of coupons and promo codes, the captivating sirens of the refurbished racket begin their enchanting serenade.
Loud Budgeting, and Other Unusual Money Habits That Can Make You Money!
Everybody can use a little extra money every now and then, right? You can work harder or work more, but you could also decide to adjust your money habits to get there.
AI-Yai-Yai!
Scammers can now duplicate a family member or friend's voice! Seriously. Here's a quick look at one way scammers use Artificial Intelligence to rip you off.
AI: From Fun to Violations
The increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) and technological innovations are happening faster than us people can keep up with.
The ONE Quiz Scammers Want You to Ace
Under the guise of revealing which pop star, superhero, or actor shares your personality, you're invited to answer a handful of personal questions.
Top 5 - Privacy Problems for Consumers!
Your privacy is hurting, a lot of times because of your own actions. Here are the 5 biggest dangers to your privacy right now. How many do you think involve you, and any sloppy or inattentive behavior….? Check it out!
This Ticket is NOT Fine!
Even people who could identify scammers under normal conditions are falling for this latest hoax.
Robocallers Are So 1984. But Robotext Scammers Are Real!
Telemarketing companies and scammers have been automating their calls for years. Next-gen swindlers manipulate similar technology to send text messages, allowing them to empty bank accounts faster than ever.
Resolve to Avoid These New Year's Scams
Health, relationships, and money — the trifecta of New Year's resolutions. And wouldn't you know it? Scammers are jockeying for position to win... err...
Make Activity Tracker Tricksters Sweat It Out
Activity tracker: the way scammers now use them to shimmy their way into the lives of unsuspecting consumers is cutting-edge.
Learn to Recognize Deepfake Videos
Deepfake videos can do real damage to a good person or a good organizations' reputation—and once the damage happens, it's hard to correct.
Can You Get Scammed with Your Payment App?
If you're buying or selling something and you use your payment app, chances are you may get scammed. Get the lowdown here...
Put this Holiday Scam on Ice
With consumers caught up in the flurry of festivities, a missed delivery notification doesn't seem out of place. But naughty elves send fake messages via text or email,
Sink Student Loan Scams as Payment Freeze Thaws
Paul graduated from college five years ago with $40,000 in student loan debt. While scrolling through emails on his laptop, he eyes a notification that piques his interest.
Surprise! You Have a New Sibling
These are only a few examples of in-home devices mining your data for free, likely without your explicit permission. But consumers have choices.
