This March, bring NCPW to your neighborhood
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Seeing isn’t always believing when it comes to ad prices for LASIK eye surgery
LASIK is corrective surgery to a very delicate part of the eye. Millions of people have had LASIK surgery to correct their vision, many with great success. Advertising is one way LASIK providers attract customers. But like any other purchase, it’s important to do some research. Prices vary, and what may seem like a […]
Are you a former AT&T unlimited data plan customer? Read on
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Pyrex “Made in the USA” claims didn’t measure up
If you took up baking during the pandemic, you may have ordered Pyrex bakeware promoted as “American as apple pie.” It turns out, says the FTC, some Pyrex glassware advertised as “proudly made in the USA” was actually made elsewhere. Read on to find out why that’s a problem. Source: FTC Scam Alert […]
How to spot, avoid, and report weather-related scams
From the relentless series of powerful storms that have battered California to the dozens of tornadoes that swept across six states, including Alabama, Georgia, and Kentucky, 2023 is off to a devastating start. Whether you’re getting back on your feet or looking for ways to help people in hard-hit areas, learn how scammers operate […]
Did you pay WealthPress for investment advice?
Search online for “trading” or “investments” and you’ll be bombarded with offers, often from self-proclaimed experts, guaranteeing you’ll make big money fast. But no one can truthfully make those kinds of guarantees. That includes WealthPress, a company the FTC says violated the law by making false earnings claims to convince people to buy its […]
Don’t answer another online quiz question until you read this
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A scam alert for the Korean community
Here’s a scam we know is hitting the Korean community right now — but it’s just as likely to be coming soon to a phone or email inbox near you. Because one thing we know is that scammers never target just one person (or community). Read on so you can spot and report these […]
Want to buy now but pay later? Read this first
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Here’s where to get FREE COVID tests
With the reopening of the federal government program to order no-cost COVID-19 tests, there are more options to get free tests this year. But how do you know what’s legit and what’s a scam? Read on. Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed Here’s where to get FREE COVID tests