Every parent or grandparent knows what it’s like to have their kids or grandkids call and ask them for help–often financial help. That’s simply par the course of being family. However, scammers know this, too, and they’re taking advantage of older people’s generosity. A new wave of scams from people …
Read MoreThe popular chat app WhatsApp has been the target of an ongoing and frustrating scam, experts warn. The scam is simple, straightforward, and has been around for years. It also continues to catch otherwise-savvy victims. Read on for info on how to avoid this common and frustrating WhatsApp scam. How …
Read MoreEight people have been arrested in the UK in connection to a text message scam ring. The men were arrested from locations across the country in early-morning raids, with several already being released pending further investigation into their activities. One of the men is facing charges related to the scam, …
Read MoreWhen cryptocurrencies were first making headlines, one meme reigned supreme on the internet. The “Doge” meme, which depicts a particularly sassy-looking Shiba Inu dog, was just as big as Bitcoin back in the early 2010s. So, marrying the internet’s two favorite things resulted in the “joke” currency DogeCoin, which is …
Read MoreA woman has been arrested after creating fake billings for home health care that defrauded Medicare for $6 million. Lilit Gagikovna Baltaian, 58, of Porter Ranch, California was arrested Thursday for her role in a scam that saw her connecting patients with home healthcare companies. Police explained that the companies …
Read MoreThe PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X releases in November of 2020 weren’t exactly smooth. In both cases, the popular consoles sold out rapidly. A combination of factors has come together to make acquiring one of these next-gen consoles a frustrating affair. For one thing, a shortage of semiconductors stemming …
Read MoreHaven’t you ever wondered about the potential to change the mundane things around you into something more exciting? The study of alchemy, in the ancient world, sought to transform common metals like lead into a much more valuable material: gold. In the modern-day, the scientific study of chemistry explores the …
Read MoreCar insurance agents are here to help you, right? Well, usually. Most insurance agents are professionals who are looking to make a commission, and their reputation is their livelihood. A few bad apples, however, mean you need to be vigilant about who you work with. Corrupt agents can cost you …
Read MoreCar accidents can be scary situations. After an accident, you’re likely shaken up, and the sudden appearance of helpful strangers or the confrontation of angry drivers can take you off-guard. However, you need to remember that insurance fraud is a real thing, and it happens every day. To help guard …
Read MoreHave you ever been cruising down the road, minding your own business, when you notice that you’re being boxed in by two other drivers? One ahead of you begins slowing down drastically, a third vehicle stopping in front of them at a high rate of speed, while the one in …
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