College Students and Mental Health
“Mental health” seems to be a term that is thrown around often, particularly after the pandemic. As the world rapidly evolved and changed to match the dire circumstances surrounding us, it seems the way that people approached life also began to adapt. Terms like “mental health,” “work-life-balance” and “quality over quantity” began to surface […]
Looking for a job? Scammers might be looking for you
Recent layoffs in industries like the tech sector have scammers fine-tuning their approaches to take advantage. They may advertise jobs online, sometimes setting up fake websites, or look for targets on social media — all to try to steal your money and personal information. Whether you’re looking for your first job or seeking a […]
Identity Theft Awareness Week events focus on how to reduce your risk
As unique as we each are, we all look the same to identity thieves: like good targets. To them, it’s all about our Social Security numbers, birth dates, account login credentials, and other personal information. But during Identity Theft Awareness Week (January 30-February 3) we can all fight back against identity theft. Source: FTC Scam […]
Pass It On in 2023: Renewing fraud prevention
Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed Pass It On in 2023: Renewing fraud prevention
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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Honor Society Unveils State-Specific Scholarships
Honor Society has recently unveiled state-specific scholarships, targeting three key states in the American Southwest: Nevada, Texas and Arizona. The most recent state-specific scholarship to be unveiled through this next round of scholarship is the “Arizona Achiever Scholarship.” The purpose of these scholarships is to offer a reward for students who have gone above […]
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 […]