Buying American Indian Arts and Crafts
Whether you’re drawn to the beauty of turquoise and silver jewelry or the earth tones of Indian pottery, learning more about American Indian arts and crafts can help you make sure you buy quality,
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Buying Alaska Native Art
If you want to buy genuine Alaska Native-made arts and crafts, learn about the materials, appearance, and price of authentic items.
How To Get Less Spam in Your Email
At best, spam emails are annoying. At worst, they’re pushing scams or trying to install malware on your device. Here are some ways to get fewer spam emails.
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What To Know About Medical Identity Theft
Learn what medical identity theft is, how to protect yourself from it, and how to know and what to do if someone is using your medical information.
Fake Prize, Sweepstakes, and Lottery Scams
You get a call, email, or letter saying you won a sweepstakes, lottery, or prize — like an iPad, a new car, or something else.
Credit Scores
Your credit score affects whether a company will give you credit and how much you’ll pay for it.
Buying Gemstones, Diamonds, and Pearls
Before you buy, know that gemstones, diamonds, and pearls may be natural, manufactured, or treated to change their appearance.
How To Recognize Scams To Lower Your Credit Card Interest Rate
Some scammy debt relief companies promise to get you a lower credit card interest rate, claiming they can save you thousands of dollars.
Buying Prescription Glasses or Contact Lenses: Your Rights
Taking care of your eye health and monitoring your vision is important. Any time your prescriber measures your prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses (an exam that is called a refraction), they must give you a copy of your prescription — whether you ask for it or not — at no extra charge. Wherever you choose to buy your glasses or contact lenses, your prescription lets you shop around for the best deal. The FTC enforces the Eyeglass Rule and Contact Lens Rule.
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How To Prepare for a Weather Emergency While Avoiding Scams
Scammers follow weather reports just like everyone else — and when disaster strikes, they’ll strike, too. If you know what scams look like after a weather emergency, it’ll be easier to make plans to avoid them. Here are ways those scams play out, and how you can be prepared.
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Disputing Errors on Your Tenant Background Check Report
Your tenant background check report can affect whether you get rental housing, the terms of your lease, and how much you pay for rent or a security deposit.
How To Avoid Scams When You Shop for a Home Security System
Offers ways to spot and avoid scams when shopping for a home security system.
Timeshares, Vacation Clubs, and Related Scams
If you’re thinking about buying a timeshare or joining a vacation club, make sure you know exactly what you’re getting into.
Invention Marketing Scams
Dishonest invention marketers lie about the profit potential of your invention to get you to pay for expensive, but often useless, services. Here’s what you need to know to avoid an invention marketing scam.
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Investment Scams
Spot and avoid real estate investment seminar scams, investment coaching scams, and precious metals and coins investment scams.
What To Know Before You Wire Money
Scammers pressure you to wire money to them because it’s easy to take your money and disappear. Wiring money with services like MoneyGram, Ria, and Western Union is like sending cash — once you send it, you usually can’t get it back. Never wire money to anyone you haven’t met in person — no matter the reason they give.
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Refund and Recovery Scams
If you’ve been scammed, someone might promise to help you get your money back –– if you pay in advance. That’s another scam.
How To Avoid Scams After Weather Emergencies and Natural Disasters
Advice to help you choose a contractor, pay wisely, and handle problems along the way.
How To Get Back on Track After a Weather Emergency
Includes a list of contacts and practical steps to help you get your finances back on track after a weather emergency.
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