With Black Friday and Small Business Saturday now in the rearview mirror, we’re all firmly focused on the next holiday and what to give—and I’ll bet you were considering at least one gift card. If so, be careful because the scammers have their hooks out for gift cards, too.How does someone you don’t even know steal the gift card you bought? It’s actually quite simple. … [Read more...] about Stay ahead of gift card scams with these tips
Scams & Cons
3 Tips to Avoid the New Health Care Scams
The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, has opened the door to many online and telephone scams. Nearly every day a new report surfaces about these scams driven by a government program many do not understand. On Nov. 26, WHAM-TV, a Rochester, NY ABC affiliate, reported the following:“Alexis Young thought she was lucky and had received the call that would provide … [Read more...] about 3 Tips to Avoid the New Health Care Scams
Tis the season—an e-card warning
The days of paper Christmas or “Seasons Greetings” cards are largely past and many have turned to e-cards. We’ve received some wonderful e-cards in the previous years—from the hilarious singing Santa and reindeer to the gorgeous snow-covered cabin that would make Thomas Kincade drool with envy. The problem is, e-cards, despite their intended purpose, can also conceal … [Read more...] about Tis the season—an e-card warning
Penny auction sites – good deal or not?
As the holidays approach, we naturally start thinking about finding a great deal on exactly the right gift for that special someone. Just when you think it could be time to downsize that gift idea, the $15.00 iPad or $25.00 diamond bracelet email comes in. Sound almost too good to be true? It is.Penny auction sites have become big business. The sites work by letting you buy … [Read more...] about Penny auction sites – good deal or not?
Vector Marketing—is it for real?
Vector Marketing: the contrasts —Employs a large number of students, yet has had 168 Better Business Bureau complaints over the past three years. —Has an A+ rating with the BBB, yet a high percentage of recent complaints have closed without response from the person who filed. If you know a student who’s looking for work, you may have heard about Vector Marketing. The … [Read more...] about Vector Marketing—is it for real?