Archives for July, 2016

Jul
11

“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” #honorsocietyorg #fdr – HonorSociety.org

This image was posted to Instagram by HonorSociety.org. Take a look at the new image from Instagram. HonorSociety.org® is the preeminent organization dedicated to recognition of student success, and to empowering students to achieve. Becoming a member of an honor society recognizes your achievements. HonorSociety.org uniquely also focuses on helping you achieve your long-term goals […]

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FTC halts Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor deceptive video game reviews

Not long ago, we told you about a company that settled charges that it deceived gamers by failing to disclose that YouTube “influencers” were paid for their favorable reviews about the new Xbox One console. Now the publisher of a popular video game has agreed to settle charges that it engaged in similar deceptive behavior. […]

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Jul
08
Jul
08

Join our July Writing Challenge for a chance to win the $250 prize! You can even become a Featured Writer for HonorSociety.org…Make sure to read the following directions and submit your entries: http://bit.ly/1RoJ9UK – HonorSociety.org

This image was posted to Instagram by HonorSociety.org. Take a look at the new image from Instagram. HonorSociety.org® is the preeminent organization dedicated to recognition of student success, and to empowering students to achieve. Becoming a member of an honor society recognizes your achievements. HonorSociety.org uniquely also focuses on helping you achieve your long-term goals […]

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Jul
08

Looking to buy a car? Watch these 4 videos first

Before you head to a car dealer, take a few minutes to watch four new 60-second videos from the FTC: Spotting Deceptive Car Ads, Buying a Used Car, Financing a Car, and Understanding Car Add-ons. You’ll get quick, important tips for each stage of the car-buying process. Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed Looking to buy […]

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Jul
08

Shutting down scammers and their pop-up ads

Ever wonder how you spot a tech support scam? Ads that pop up on your computer with messages like ‘SECURITY ALERT’ or ‘Urgent Notice: your data may be at risk’ – those are signs of a scam. Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed Shutting down scammers and their pop-up ads

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Jul
07

It doesn’t matter how you get there, as long as you get there. #nevergiveup #honorsocietyorg – HonorSociety.org

This image was posted to Instagram by HonorSociety.org. Take a look at the new image from Instagram. HonorSociety.org® is the preeminent organization dedicated to recognition of student success, and to empowering students to achieve. Becoming a member of an honor society recognizes your achievements. HonorSociety.org uniquely also focuses on helping you achieve your long-term goals […]

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Jul
07

The IRS doesn’t want your iTunes cards

If anyone tells you to buy iTunes cards to pay the IRS, qualify for a grant, get a loan or bail out a family member, say “No.” They’re trying to scam you. The only place to use an iTunes card is at the iTunes store, to buy online music, apps or books. Source: FTC Scam […]

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Jul
06