Did you get a message from a “brand ambassador manager” for a national company wanting to pay you to promote their products online? It could be a scam…but how will you know? […]
Scammers are lurking on LinkedIn and other job sites, posing as “recruiters” for well-known companies. […]
Websites and online services that are directed to, or know they’re collecting information from, children under 13 are required by law to notify the parents directly and get their permission before they collect that child’s information. […]
When a company makes a promise, you expect them to keep their word, right? According to the Federal Trade Commission, Amazon promised to delete children’s personal information and Alexa users’ voice and geolocation information but broke the law instead. […]
When you’re looking for potential jobs as a nanny or caregiver, you might search online or use employment-matching websites like Care.com, Sittercity.com, or Craigslist.com. […]
The 2022 hurricane season has been fairly calm, but we have a way to go. The season peaks in mid-September and runs through November. A lot can happen in that time, and not all are hurricane-related. […]
It’s never a good time to have your utilities shut off. But during the hot summer months, the threat of having no power can be especially miserable: no AC, no refrigerator, not even a fan. […]
Do you have federal student loans? Have you worked in public service for a government agency, the military, or a non-profit organization? If so, find out whether you’re eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Limited Waiver, which expires on October 31, 2022. Thousands of federal student loan borrowers have used the waiver to get closer to total loan forgiveness. […]
If you got a call from ICE, you’re not alone. Scammers are pretending to be from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and US Citizenship and Immigration Services. […]
Has the U.S. Border Patrol called you? No, they haven’t. But a scammer might have. In fact, scammers often pretend to be from government agencies to trick you into sending them money or sharing personal information. […]
After the loss of a loved one, family and friends often need to make decisions about funeral arrangements quickly. You may need to plan services by phone or online. […]
Love happens year-round, not only on Valentine’s Day. Unfortunately, romance scams are the same. […]
