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COVID vaccines are FREE!
Scammers are doubling down on their efforts to scam people out of their money and personal information. That’s why the FTC and the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) are teaming up to remind you:… (more)
Ignore bogus COVID vaccine survey
Scammers are using a new trick to steal your money and personal information: a bogus COVID vaccine survey. People across the country are reporting getting emails and texts out of the blue, asking them to… (more)
The worst money advice heard lately
There is a lot of money advice out there, and it feels like there’s even more of it targeted to women these days. That is a great, great thing … usually. Some of it can… (more)
What Should You Do With Your Stimulus Check?
For many Americans, the American Rescue Plan — a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus package passed by the government on March 11 — will provide them with another stimulus check — this time for $1,400 — to… (more)
No, the government won’t call/text/email you for money
Lots of people are having trouble sleeping, thanks to the pandemic and all the parts of our lives it’s affecting. And it doesn’t help when you get a call saying you owe the government money…. (more)
National Consumer Protection Week – Romance Scams
It’s National Consumer Protection Week and we’ve been discussing ways we can look out for each other during the pandemic. Topic – romance scams. Check out and share this short video. Beyond the job losses… (more)
Make Your Phone Smart and Safe
As technology evolves, so unfortunately do the ways that criminals can illegally access your personal information. Smartphones give us a lot of freedom and make our lives more efficient, but they also present their own… (more)
Buying vs. Leasing a car – which one is better?
There are big differences between buying and leasing. Typically, if you were to purchase a new car, you would make a down payment and finance the remaining cost. At the end of the term, the… (more)
No one wants to pay your rent for you -scam alert
If you’re facing eviction for any reason, there are organizations out there who can help you. But there are also fake “organizations” and “charities” who can hurt you. COVID-19 has created an even greater opportunity… (more)