Jessica Long
The white van speaker scam has been around since at least the 1980s, preying on people’s desire for a good deal. Here’s what it is and how to avoid falling victim to this scam.
Jessica Long
Scammers prey on tragedies, exploiting your kindness to line their pockets. If you want your donation to truly help wildfire victims, you need to make sure it goes to the right place. Here’s how to give safely and avoid getting scammed.
Jessica Long
A woman in France lost $855,000 to scammers using AI-generated images to impersonate Brad Pitt. With deepfake tech making fraud more convincing than ever, learn how to spot AI-powered scams before they cost you. Awareness is your best defense!
Would you do me a huge favor? I was at a retreat recently when the person sitting next to me asked what I do for a living. Before I could answer, a very nice gentleman told the lady “He’s TrustDALE! Have you ever used his website? My wife and I...
Jessica Long
Georgia doesn't offer a formal "Do Not Knock" registry. But we've got tips on the things you CAN do to stop those annoying and unwanted door-to-door sales visits. Read on for our advice on protecting your peace and privacy at home.
Jessica Long
So-called "storm chasers" go door-to-door, pressuring homeowners into quick repairs that often lead to expensive problems later. We sat down with a professional Atlanta roofer for advice on avoiding storm chasers and ensuring your home is protected.
Laura Lovejoy
Scammers are impersonating the FTC to trick people into transferring money to fake “safe” accounts. Learn how this scam works, how to spot the red flags, and what to do if you’re targeted. Stay informed and protect your finances!
I’m fascinated by paradigm shifts. Please know this is not a political post, but the one that has my attention now is the idea our federal government has been spending billions, if not trillions, on wasteful, and some say, corrupt pursuits. Agree with it
I recently dropped by a Quik Trip convenient store to grab a handful of Chicko-Sticks for my mom. To my surprise, the store manager told me they’d been dropped from inventory. This took me back to my first real job as a grocery store bag boy and shelf sto
Laura Lovejoy
The devastation caused by the Southern California wildfires has left many of us wanting to help. In times like these, generosity is vital to supporting victims who have lost so much. But unfortunately, scammers are using this tragedy as an opportunit
It used to drive me crazy when I would get competing offers from Comcast and Dish. Each would promise to give me something like a $5 break on six months of service if I would switch. Now that most are cutting the cord, the new game involves steaming platf
Laura Lovejoy
Today's TrustDALE question comes from Ben, who recently reached out with a concern many travelers may encounter about renewing your TSA PreCheck.
John Stenard
Learn how to safely renew your TSA PreCheck and avoid scams! Discover tips to verify legitimate renewal emails, use the official TSA website, and enjoy hassle-free airport security. Hear Ask Dale's expert advice on navigating TSA PreCheck renewals.
Laura Lovejoy
Have You Been Caught in a “Free” Mobile Phone Deal That Wasn’t Actually Free? Here’s How One Couple Got Help!