Archives for May, 2018

Asked to pay by gift card? Don’t.

Has someone asked you to go get a gift card to pay for something? Lots of people have told us they’ve been asked to pay with gift cards – by a caller claiming to be with the IRS, or tech support, or a so-called family member in need. If you’ve gotten a call like […]

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May
28

Congrats @icarllllyvybez ? “So I did a thing.. & I’m feeling real adult-ish ?????? 4 years flew by…

Congrats @icarllllyvybez ? “So I did a thing.. & I’m feeling real adult-ish ?????? 4 years flew by like a lightening bolt; now you see it, now you don’t. The years have gone by like weeks.. days even. Four years ago I moved to New York and walked into Pace with a heart full […]

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Google is not calling you

Have you gotten a robocall at work, telling you that you have to take action or your Google business listing will be removed? Or maybe even marked as permanently closed? That kind of thing could be tough for a business — if the threat was real. But those calls are not legit—and not from […]

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Timeshare resale scheme preyed on older adults

If you’re thinking about selling your timeshare through a resale company, research the company first. Read about this recent FTC case against Pro Timeshare Resales, and you’ll know why. Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed Timeshare resale scheme preyed on older adults

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New alert for Western Union refunds

Did you lose money to a scam, wiring the money via Western Union between January 1, 2004 and January 19, 2017? If so, you might know that May 31 is the deadline for filing your claim to get money back from the FTC’s and the Department of Justice’s settlement with Western Union. With the […]

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May
19

“It always seems impossible until it’s done ?? #jwu #graduation #soflo #honorsociety ” #Repost…

“It always seems impossible until it’s done ?? #jwu #graduation #soflo #honorsociety ” #Repost @danii_laughs (RSS generated with FetchRss) Source: Honor Society Instagram “It always seems impossible until it’s done ?? #jwu #graduation #soflo #honorsociety ” #Repost…

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May
18

Graduation season motivation. Sometimes you have to do what you must in order to do what you want….

Graduation season motivation. Sometimes you have to do what you must in order to do what you want. #oprah #honorsociety (RSS generated with FetchRss) Source: Honor Society Instagram Graduation season motivation. Sometimes you have to do what you must in order to do what you want….

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May
18

Earn your success. Whatever you're doing, you can do it better if you apply yourself fully!…

Earn your success. Whatever you’re doing, you can do it better if you apply yourself fully! #motivation #honorsociety (RSS generated with FetchRss) Source: HonorSociety.org Instagram Earn your success. Whatever you’re doing, you can do it better if you apply yourself fully!…

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May
18

#classof2018 Post your grad photos to #HonorSociety to be featured! Congrats @ktcibart27 ???#Repost…

#classof2018 Post your grad photos to #HonorSociety to be featured! Congrats @ktcibart27 ???#Repost “Now I. . .am the Master. . . #graduation #honorsociety #mastersdegree “ (RSS generated with FetchRss) Source: Honor Society Instagram #classof2018 Post your grad photos to #HonorSociety to be featured! Congrats @ktcibart27 ???#Repost…

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Work-at-home scams lead to business coaching schemes

In the business world, “leads” refer to the contact information of potential customers. In the scam world, it means the same thing. While scammers find their targets in all kinds of ways, one method is to go to people who have already been victims of a related scheme. The FTC has sued lots of […]

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