What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: NFL Misinformation
We’re fully into the NFL’s 2023 and the biggest real controversy this season is a low-key debate about banning the QB sneak (either to protect quarterbacks or because the Philadelphia…
The Best Ways to Protect Your Kids From Online Scams
Many resources exist to help educate adults on protecting themselves from online scams, identity theft, and other nefarious schemes. They also help safeguard the under-18 set—but as any parent of…
How to Get Money Back From a Gift Card Scam
According to the FTC, nearly 40,000 consumers used gift cards to pay scammers in 2021 alone. If you’ve been the victim of one of these confidence traps, whether it’s a…
This Interactive Map Shows the Most Common Scams in Your Area
Photo: Rawpixel.com (Shutterstock) When it comes to scams, knowledge is always power; you’re much less likely to fall for a scam if you’re aware of its existence. And for certain…
No, You’re Not Getting a Free Yeti Cooler From Dick’s Sporting Goods
Photo: JLauer (Shutterstock) We’ve all taken those brief surveys where you get a $10 gift card for a movie theater or a BOGO coupon for Chipotle. But what about a…
13 Persistent Online Scams (and How to Avoid Them)
Photo: nito (Shutterstock) This insidious scam targets mostly horny dudes. The criminal poses as a woman online, strikes up a conversation with one of the aforementioned horny dudes, and requests…
Why Your Home Needs Its Own Email Address
Photo: Dragana Gordic (Shutterstock) A new home comes with a lot of moving parts. It can feel like there’s no end to the documents and contacts swirling around, from insurance…