Archives for July, 2018

Jul
31

Believe in yourself. Never give up ? Tag a friend ?

Believe in yourself. Never give up ? Tag a friend ? (RSS generated with FetchRss) Source: Honor Society Instagram Believe in yourself. Never give up ? Tag a friend ?

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Government imposter scams

You get a text, call, or email from someone who says they’re with the government. They may claim to be a U.S. Marshal, saying you must pay a fine for missing jury duty. Or the IRS, saying that you owe thousands in back taxes. Some might threaten legal action, deportation, or arrest if you […]

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Warn your friends about tech support scams

Tech support scams, which get people to pay for fake computer help or steal their personal information, are convincing. You might already know the signs of a tech support scam, but do your friends and family? Here’s what they need to know now. Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed Warn your friends about […]

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Staying away from nanny and caregiving job scams

Finding a new job can be a challenge. Websites can help you find work, but scammers also use these sites to find people to rip off. Do you look for work on caregiver/nanny job sites? Sometimes scammers will offer a job but say you need to buy supplies or other equipment. They pressure you […]

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Jul
21

#Repost @mini_ace17 “89% of low-income, first generation & non-traditional students do NOT finish…

#Repost @mini_ace17 “89% of low-income, first generation & non-traditional students do NOT finish their college education. 1 in 3 WOMEN have LESS than a high school diploma. TODAY, I have beaten those statistics!! I have BROKEN barriers, and all of this I have done for my FAMILY & the LATINO COMMUNITY! I am BEYOND […]

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Jul
21

Donate with honor, not to a sham charity

Would you donate to a charity called Help the Vets? What about if you get a robocall that asks you to donate your car to “Veterans of America?” Unfortunately, just because the word “veterans” is in the name, it doesn’t mean that an organization actually helps veterans. Today, the FTC and its state partners […]

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Jul
17

Perseverance is one of the biggest keys to long term success. Just don't give up. #honorsociety…

Perseverance is one of the biggest keys to long term success. Just don’t give up. #honorsociety #strengthandhonor #success (RSS generated with FetchRss) Source: Honor Society Instagram Perseverance is one of the biggest keys to long term success. Just don’t give up. #honorsociety…

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Avoiding tech support scams

You’re working on your computer when, suddenly, a message pops up on the screen: “Virus detected! Call now for a free security scan and to repair your device.” That’s a tech support scam. Don’t call, text, or email. Legit tech support companies don’t operate that way.     Source: FTC Scam Alert […]

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FTC looks for revised Used Car Buyers Guides

The FTC’s Used Car Rule says that dealers have to display a Buyers Guide in every used car they have for sale, and give it to buyers after the sale. The FTC recently checked out how dealers are following that rule in 20 cities, visiting 94 dealerships, and inspecting more than 2325 vehicles. Here’s what […]

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