You’ll have to look far and wide to find a product with better reviews than the Resurge dietary supplement. It’s been a long time since I’ve covered a product like this, but I received an email touting this drug’s miracle benefits about two weeks ago. The email contained typos, bad grammar, and a questionable photo of two supposed “lab workers.” Oh, and let's not forget about … [Read more...] about Resurge dietary supplement —scam or the real deal?
Scams & Cons
April scam tip: where’s my economic stimulus check?
Still waiting for your coronavirus economic stimulus check? There are a number of reasons you might not have received it yet, and plenty more to be wary of offers to help expedite the process. The bottom line is that thieves know you want the money now, and they’re taking advantage of that anxiety in spades.When will I receive my Economic Stimulus Payment?The first … [Read more...] about April scam tip: where’s my economic stimulus check?
Three tips to beat COVID-19 scams
It takes a special type of human being to perpetrate COVID-19 scams. And, believe me, I’m not using the word ‘special’ in a positive sense. Scammers are, once again, taking advantage of a basic human emotion—fear. What is COVID-19?COVID-19 is part of the coronavirus family of viruses. The name is an abbreviation for “coronavirus disease 2019.” For more facts about … [Read more...] about Three tips to beat COVID-19 scams
5 tips to deal with check washing scams
Have you heard of check washing scams? These scams are one of the dangers of using checks instead of a credit card. This true story was sent to me by one of my readers. It begins when she mailed a check for twelve dollars to a charity in November. That one kind act set her up for a series of hits that just haven’t stopped.The annual contributionLike many people, Pat … [Read more...] about 5 tips to deal with check washing scams
Scam Tip: three tips to avoid political scams
Politics are dangerous ground. Families stop talking, tensions rise, and people take stupid actions—including making financial contributions to organizations they know nothing about. And that’s the perfect setup for political scams that can cost you thousands of dollars. Fake Political Action Committees (PACs) A legitimate PAC must be registered with the Federal Election … [Read more...] about Scam Tip: three tips to avoid political scams