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Bitcoin ATM Scams: Beware of Impostor Federal Agencies!
Move aside, gift card scams; a new threat has emerged on the scene: impostors posing as federal agencies and orchestrating Bitcoin ATM...
Mar 25, 20241 min read
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Act Now: Maximize Student Loan Forgiveness by April 30th!
The Department of Education is presenting a rare opportunity for borrowers to significantly alleviate their federal student loan burdens....
Mar 15, 20241 min read
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Robocall Scam Awareness
Robocalls and texts have long been a nuisance for consumers, inundating them with recorded messages or pre-written texts often on behalf...
Mar 8, 20241 min read
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Alert: Scammers Targeting Cable Customers with Deceptive Discount Schemes
A scam originally targeting Xfinity cable customers has evolved into a similar scheme aimed at Spectrum customers. While the scams share...
Mar 6, 20241 min read
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Mastering Dynamic Pricing: Strategies for Smart Shoppers
ConsumerAffairs sounded the alarm about dynamic pricing in restaurants nearly a year ago, and Wendy's recently dipped its toes into the...
Mar 6, 20242 min read
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Unraveling America's Housing Shortage: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
Mortgage rates persist at elevated levels and are showing signs of increasing further, yet the trajectory of home prices remains upward....
Mar 4, 20242 min read
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Challenges in Navigating Online Health Information
Seeking advice on significant matters like investment or health can be akin to choosing between consulting a Richie Rich or a Scrooge...
Feb 12, 20242 min read
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Unlocking Tomorrow: Biometrics Bid Farewell to Passwords
Goodbye passwords, hello biometrics. The era may have arrived where the security measures recommended by tech experts, such as...
Feb 2, 20242 min read
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AI in Finance: Navigating the Rising Threats of Scams, Voice Cloning, and Fake News
AI's increasing involvement in the financial sector is raising concerns, evident in the growing number of complaints recorded by the...
Jan 18, 20242 min read
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Beware Winter Storm Scams: Protecting Consumers from Fraud Amidst Natural Disasters
Winter storms hitting the Midwest and impending tornadoes and floods in the Southeast bring not only natural threats but also the looming...
Jan 12, 20242 min read
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October's Real Estate Challenges: Slump in Sales Amid High Prices and Interest Rates
Real estate agents found themselves with ample free time in October, as pending home sales, an indicator of signed but unclosed sales...
Dec 8, 20232 min read
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Grandparent Scam Alert: FBI Warns of Holiday-Infused Deceptions Costing Seniors Millions
The FBI is issuing a festive caution to grandparents, urging heightened awareness due to a surge in scams targeting their demographic. A...
Dec 3, 20232 min read
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Safeguarding Your Finances During the Festive Shopping Frenzy
As the holiday sales season ushers in Black Friday on November 24 and Cyber Monday on November 27, consumers are gearing up for a...
Nov 18, 20232 min read
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Beware of Holiday Scams: Norton's Insights on Protecting Yourself During the Festive Shopping Season
The holiday season is underway, and amidst the excitement of Black Friday sales, shoppers need to be vigilant about potential scams....
Nov 11, 20231 min read
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FTC Takes on Vonage: Halting Junk Fees and Demanding $100 Million in Refunds
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against Vonage, an internet phone service provider, for charging junk fees and making...
Nov 6, 20231 min read
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Unrelenting Surge: The Surprising Resilience of Housing Prices Despite Soaring Mortgage Rates
The housing market has shown surprising resilience, with home prices initially cooling off late last year as mortgage rates increased....
Oct 30, 20232 min read
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Weekly Free Credit Reports
Farewell to the old limit of two free credit reports per year for consumers. The three major national credit reporting agencies, namely...
Oct 20, 20232 min read
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TikTok Scams
Beware, TikTok users! Alongside dubious content like shoplifting tips and influencers peddling questionable products, the arrival of...
Sep 29, 20232 min read
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Sep 22, 20230 min read
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Bank of America Settlement
Following a regulatory action by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) against Bank of America (BOA) for violating federal...
Sep 1, 20232 min read
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