Scams

Watch out for investment scams on Meta platforms

Rita R. Robison / April 10, 2026

The photo above is a fake investment advertisement using Kevin O’Leary’s photo without his permission. Fraudulent investment schemes are rapidly […]

Watch out for tax scams that can steal your money and get you into trouble with the IRS

Rita R. Robison / March 23, 2026

The Internal Revenue Service it warning tax payers to watch out for 12 tax scams that could cause them a

Be aware of the dangers of online loans

Rita R. Robison / March 21, 2026

Online loans are easy to get, dangerously easy. If you’re shopping for an online loan, do some research, especially if

Americans lose about $119 billion each year to online scams, report estimates

Rita R. Robison / March 14, 2026

Americans are losing an estimated $119 billion every year to online scams, according to a new report from the Consumer

How to avoid phone scams

Rita R. Robison / March 6, 2026

It’s complicated being a consumer these days. There’s so much information, but most of it is to get you to

Pause before paying: Scammers prey on people with urgent, immediate, and emergency-focused language to trick them into sending money

Rita R. Robison / March 2, 2026

Financial fraud is an ever-increasing problem with higher than ever risks for consumers. March 1 through 7 is National Consumer

Watch out for weather-related utility scams after winter storms

Rita R. Robison / February 25, 2026

Huge winter storms in parts of the country have left hundreds of thousands of households without power. After a big

AI tools, such as chatbots and deepfakes, are ways scammers steal money from investors

Rita R. Robison / February 6, 2026

Investors need to stay vigilant against a growing wave of AI-powered investment scams as AI becomes more sophisticated. From convincing

Watch out for Super Bowl ticket scams

Rita R. Robison / February 4, 2026

Football fans are being urged to use caution in their online transactions to buy tickets for Super Bowl LX, taking

This week's top 10 money tips

1. Check out Walmart and Sam’s Club’s price reductions on thousands of summer items.

2. Take a look at these tips on how to buy a portable air conditioner.

3. Set your air conditioning thermostat at 75 to 78 degrees to save money this summer.

4. Buy store brands because they’re better than ever.

5. Check out this information on how to claim your share of Disney’s $20 million lawsuit.

6. Don’t “spave,” pay extra to save money.

7. Be aware that three egg producers have agreed to pay $3.3 million to settle allegations from 17 attorneys general and the U.S. Department of Justice that they conspired to raise the cost of eggs nationwide.

8. Check out this list of the best and worst places to rent in 2026.

9. Be aware that a court blocked a rule that would have allowed the U.S. Department of Education to exclude some public employees from student loan forgiveness.

10. Be careful of piling up a lot of debt through buy now pay later, or BNPL, purchases. Private credit, provided by non-bank lenders, and BNPL are hooking up financially, which could cause problems in a downturn.

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July 9, 2026