This Black History Month, take charge of your credit
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GoodRx’s not-so-good privacy practices come to light
Nowadays, there are health-related apps and websites everywhere that let you track things like your physical activity, health conditions, caloric intake, prescriptions, and even ovulation. They ask you for details about yourself and your health, but what if they use and share your information in ways they’re not supposed to? Source: FTC Scam […]
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
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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 […]