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Spring is here, which means it's time to start plotting that perfect summer escape—mountains, beaches, or a big city with room service and questionable parking. For us, that vacation is a road trip …
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Let’s be real: who wants to admit they’ve been scammed on Easter? Not me! But after writing scam tips since 2012, I can't let a little thing like a major holiday get in the way, so ’m here to ring the …
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QR codes are now part of everyday life. We see them everywhere from restaurant tables to parking meters, medical offices to mailers that arrive at our homes. The good news is, they're convenient — …
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I’ve written a monthly tip on how to avoid scams for over a decade. During that time, I've seen new tricks appear almost constantly—fake delivery notices, urgent bank calls, medical benefits that …
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Last year was a banner year for scammers. In November 2025, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) reported that Account Takeover fraud has caused more than $262 million in losses since the …
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I'll admit, when I discovered the United States has not one, but three places actually named Christmas, I got excited. Visions of charming main streets dusted with snow, twinkling lights strung …
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Mr. Turtle at Byodo-In Temple Say hello to Mr. Turtle from Byodo-In Temple!. He was an inquisitive little guy, coming up out of the water to take a peek at people. I’m not sure, but he might have even smiled for the camera. Okay, that might be a stretch, but he was there on the […]
