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 se…
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 y…
Are Deepfake Videos Impacting You?
Deepfakes are mischievous and misleading, most of the time. Have you spotted one yet, or worse, fallen for one?
Ever Heard of Malvertising?
They're malicious ads in search engine results! Chances are, this is impacting you without you knowing it!
Watch the video to learn more.
Are "Free" Apps Ever Free?
The general consensus: if an app is free, you are the product! Meaning: your data will be sold and your privacy is out the window. So yes, the app i…
The ONE Quiz Scammers Want You to Ace
Social media quizzes can be a breeze — no cramming required!
They appear in your feed and ask questions about a topic you know better than anyo…
This Ticket is NOT Fine!
You're a law-abiding citizen, but crooks don't care.
They've rolled out a new scheme designed to make you pay for "breaking the law" &mdahs; even if …
Are You a Prey for Credit Repair Scams?
Are you worried about your credit? Owe too much money? If so, you may be at risk to fall prey to credit repair scams. This video will help you recog…
Are Safe Driving Apps...SAFE?!?!?
Phones and traffic don't mix. But do safe driving apps help, or do they hurt? There's a lot to it—from many different perspectives—so re…
How Credible Are Marketers' Claims?
See all those wonderful promises in ads, what's not to like? Just click and buy... That's exactly what marketers want you to do. But whether it is a…
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.…
Learn to Recognize Deepfake Videos
Ever encountered a "DeepFake" video? Chances are you've seen one, but you didn't realize it was fake.
Put this Holiday Scam on Ice
(Text Message)
Season's Greetings!
Sorry we missed you.
We tried to deliver a package to your address today, but no one was home.
Click this lin…
Are Pay(Roll) Cards Worthwhile?
Pay cards can be useful and handy, sure. But if you’re forced into using one, or pick the wrong one, they can cost you a pretty dime, too.
What Is Prebunking, and Why Should You Care?
In prebunking, you try to figure out whether information is true or not, and where this info is coming from. Seems like a good idea to master during…
Surprise! You Have a New Sibling
Family members have a way of showing up when you least expect them. No, I'm not talking about when Aunt Ethel mistakenly crashed your dinner party thi…
Are Credit Score Apps Good to Use?
They can be. But according to trusted sources, you can experience real issues using credit score apps, too. From hidden fees to wrong scores, and li…
Why Is It So Hard to Scrimp, aka Economize?
Long story short: A vital habit from your stone age relatives still nags you.
While life is becoming more expensive, inflation rates are through the …
Are QR Codes Handy or Harmful?
Depends who you ask... Randomly scanning QR codes—those funny looking squares—with your cellphone camera can be handy to pay and access or share…
From Credit Card to Credit Score?
Here's how your credit card can impact your credit score, and how your score impacts your life.
