Taking the chill off the cryocoolerHave you been receiving a ton of emails about this amazing new device that can cool you off, purify the air, and use less energy while doing it? I’m sure getting them. So when it came time to write this month’s scam tip, I turned to all those emails to look into this supposedly incredible device. Yes, I’m taking the chill off of the … [Read more...] about Scam Tip – Taking the chill off the cryocooler
Scams & Cons
Four tips to survive solar contractors sales tactics
With the cost for electric service continuing to climb, we recently decided it was time to switch to solar energy. The process to find a contractor seemed like it should be simple enough—find reputable contractors, get quotes, dive in. Easy peasy, right? Not really. Going solar can involve dealing with fly-by-night contractors, overblown sales promises, and high-pressure sales … [Read more...] about Four tips to survive solar contractors sales tactics
Scams against seniors soar in 2020 with four states leading the way
What do California, Florida, New York, and Texas all have in common? Climate? Nope. Attitudes? Not in this universe. Scams? Bingo! According to the FBI’s 2020 Elder Fraud Report, these four states have the highest incidence of scams against seniors in the country and account for almost one-third of the crimes reported in the US. The big three scams against … [Read more...] about Scams against seniors soar in 2020 with four states leading the way
Three tips to avoid the latest PayPal scam — bogus purchase at Target
It’s been a while since I covered PayPal scams. The latest Paypal scam involves a purchase at Target. I have to admit, it’s really clever, but it’s still a scam. The latest Paypal scam email Hi There ,Your shopping at Target Inc has been successful on Tuesday, 11 May 2021You have bought an Outdoor Projector Screen worth 619.99 USD.Your transaction is being … [Read more...] about Three tips to avoid the latest PayPal scam — bogus purchase at Target
Apple vs. Facebook — the media war and what you need to know
What's with this media war pitting Apple vs Facebook?Have you ever felt as though your phone is stalking you? Visit a website for cookware and suddenly cookware ads are popping up everywhere—in your apps, on the web—everywhere. Welcome to the world of targeted ads, also known as personalized ads. And it is, in some senses, a creepy world to visit.A small code on your … [Read more...] about Apple vs. Facebook — the media war and what you need to know