Summertime often means vacation time. It’s a happy, fun time of year – but it’s also a time when you really need to go the extra mile to protect yourself from identity theft. Here are some common sense pointers you …
After months of dreaming, wishing, and praying, you’ve finally gotten into the concert experience of a lifetime. Beaming, you step forward and hand your ticket to the security guard at the entrance. You begin to stride forward, but he stops …
Independence Day sales are long gone and Labor Day is a month away, but you can still pick up great bargains in August. Here’s what to buy and what to skip this month. Buy: Back-to-school supplies Back-to-school season is still …
When it comes to convenience, service, and scale of products, nothing beats Amazon. Unfortunately, scammers leverage Amazon’s reputation in many unique ways. Here are five Amazon-related scams you need to know about. 1. Update your order In this scam, a …
Most people have experienced spending guilt at some point. Perhaps it showed up after a dinner out with friends, a weekend getaway, or a new pair of shoes that made you feel great (until you looked at your balance later). …
Many people have spent money for reasons that have little to do with what they actually need. According to a survey conducted by Slickdeals, the average American spends more than $280 per month on impulse purchases, with emotions like stress, sadness, …
Most people are familiar with the term. “Catfishing” is a form of cyber crime where someone assumes a fake identity or borrows a real one for an illegal purpose. These can include theft of money or personal information, profiting off …
Most people have fallen into the “I deserve this!” trap at some point, even if they didn’t recognize it by name. It often surfaces after an emotionally draining day, or during a particularly difficult season of life. You’re working overtime, …
Pyramid schemes have been around for years, but scammers are still growing rich off them. Let’s look at what constitutes a pyramid scheme and how to avoid falling for one. What is a pyramid scheme? In a pyramid scheme, participating …
Micro-deposit scams are especially effective because they often go unnoticed. Too many people have already fallen victim; don’t be one of them! Here’s a comprehensive guide to micro-deposit scams, including how they play out and what you can do if …
Don’t be the next victim of a payday loan scam! In these scams, a “representative” of a collection agency tells victims they must pay their outstanding balance on a payday loan. Unfortunately, the caller is completely unaffiliated with any legitimate …
That familiar knot in your stomach appears just after you click “Purchase” or leave the store. You’ve just bought something—maybe takeout after an exhausting week, a new pair of shoes you actually needed, or something that simply brought you a …
