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Blueprint for Disaster: Contractor Cons that Cost Homeowners Big Bucks
Repair & Maintenance Safety & Security Scam Prevention Verified Businesses Home Services

Dale Cardwell

Blueprint for Disaster: Contractor Cons that Cost Homeowners Big Bucks

From unfinished projects and disappearing deposits to sloppy workmanship and broken promises, contractor scams can drain homeowners’ bank accounts and leave renovation dreams in ruins.

Roof Roulette: How Storm Chasers Target Homeowners
Repair & Maintenance Exterior & Landscaping Safety & Security Scam Prevention Verified Businesses Home Services

Dale Cardwell

Roof Roulette: How Storm Chasers Target Homeowners

It's one of the oldest scams to follow severe weather: storm-chasing roofers, who swoop in after a storm promising fast repairs, "free" roofs, and deals that sound too good to pass up.

Data Invasion: How Data Centers Affect Your Bills
Safety & Security Scam Prevention

Ki Corley

Data Invasion: How Data Centers Affect Your Bills

Data Centers use up enormous amounts of resources, but how do they impact the neighborhoods nearby?

Is That Inheritance Letter a Scam?
Safety & Security Scam Prevention

Dale Cardwell

Is That Inheritance Letter a Scam?

The FTC is warning consumers to be wary about letters telling them of an inheritance. It's a scam that counts on grief to cloud your judgment.

Puppy Leasing Exposed in TrustDALE's "Puppy Ploy"
Finance & Tips Scam Prevention

Cat Rakowiecki

Puppy Leasing Exposed in TrustDALE's "Puppy Ploy"

Puppy leasing turned a $2,499 shih tzu into a $6,200 contract, with hidden terms, repossession risk, and one more payment to own Gizmo.

Hired or Hooked? Job Scams to Watch Out For
Safety & Security Scam Prevention

Ki Corley

Hired or Hooked? Job Scams to Watch Out For

In the wake of widespread unemployment, scammers are exploiting the people who suddenly and unexpectedly find themselves searching for a job.

Fake CAPTCHA Scams Are Hiding Malware
Scam Prevention
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Fake CAPTCHA Scams Are Hiding Malware

Fake CAPTCHA scams can trick you into running malware on your own device. Learn the warning signs and what to do if you already clicked.

Jury Duty Scam Calls Are Getting More Convincing
Scam Prevention
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Jury Duty Scam Calls Are Getting More Convincing

Fake jury duty scam calls now include fake arrest warrants by text or email. Learn the warning signs before you pay, panic, or share personal details.

Cheap Moving Quote? Read This Before You Book
Scam Prevention Verified Businesses Home Services
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Cheap Moving Quote? Read This Before You Book

A cheap moving quote can hide broker fees, surprise charges, or worse. Learn how to vet movers before trusting them with everything you own.

Scammed Once? Beware the Fake FTC Follow Up
Scam Prevention
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Scammed Once? Beware the Fake FTC Follow Up

Scammers are posing as FTC agents with fake badges and refund offers. Learn how to spot the follow up scam and what to do next.

Medicare Fraud Prevention Week: Protect Your Benefits
Scam Prevention
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Medicare Fraud Prevention Week: Protect Your Benefits

Medicare Fraud Prevention Week is a smart time to review your statements, guard your Medicare number, and know how to report suspicious activity.

That Weight Loss Ad May Be a Deepfake
Scam Prevention
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

That Weight Loss Ad May Be a Deepfake

AI deepfake weight loss ads are using fake celebrity endorsements to sell questionable products. Learn how to spot the warning signs before you buy.

A Familiar Sender Made This Phishing Scam Work
Scam Prevention
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

A Familiar Sender Made This Phishing Scam Work

A real contact made this phishing email believable. Here’s what happened, what looked suspicious, and what to do before opening shared documents.

Unpaid Toll or Traffic Ticket? How to Spot the Scam
Scam Prevention
Jessica Long

Jessica Long

Unpaid Toll or Traffic Ticket? How to Spot the Scam

Scam texts about unpaid tolls and traffic tickets are spreading fast. Learn how to spot fake payment notices, avoid QR code traps, and verify fines safely.

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