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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 […]
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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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 […]