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Buying a Used Car From a Dealer
A Buyers Guide is required on used cars sold by dealers. Learn about vehicle history reports, warranties, and payment options.
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Your Social Security number isn’t suspended. Ever.
A caller says that he’s from the government and your Social Security number (SSN) has been suspended. He sounds very professional. So you should do exactly what he says to fix things…right?
Consumer Alert
FTC says Roomster posted fake reviews and misled customers about listings
When searching for a place to live — or a person to live with — honest and trustworthy information is vital. And reviews about platforms that can supposedly help you in your search should be, well, honest and trustworthy too. But according to the FTC and six states suing Roomster and its owners, the room and roommate finder platform posted reviews and other information that was neither.
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FTC sues company that sells consumers’ sensitive location information
For many of us, our mobile phone is a constant companion, with us wherever we go.
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Did you hear about the student loan announcements? Scammers did, too
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Peer-to-peer car sharing: A potentially risky side gig
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Modeling Scams
A talent scout says you've got a future in modeling. That's flattering — but sometimes it’s a scam.
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What To Know About People Search Sites That Sell Your Information
Learn how people search sites work and how to ask them to stop selling your information.
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It’s National Preparedness Month. Are you ready?
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 hurricane related. This year’s heat waves, wildfires, violent storms, and extreme flooding are proof that severe weather and natural disasters can happen anytime, anywhere, and with little warning.