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The Vast Platinum Shopping Credit Card — scam or a good deal?

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Last week I received an email credit card offer for the Vast Platinum Shopping Credit Card. Not having seen a credit card offer in the mail in a long time, I was curious. With a little checking, it became obvious very quickly that the email was a scam using what is, at best, a dubious, but legitimate, credit card.The email offerDealing with spam (not the canned kind, … [Read more...] about The Vast Platinum Shopping Credit Card — scam or a good deal?

Scam Tip: COVID-19 Contact Tracing Scams

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It was only a matter of time before scammers realized yet another opportunity provided by COVID-19—contact tracing scams. I'm a strong believer in contact tracing as a way to help slow the spread of COVID-19, but I also know scammers will use any trick they can to steal your information. Here are a few tips to help you safely maneuver through these very stressful times.What … [Read more...] about Scam Tip: COVID-19 Contact Tracing Scams

April scam tip: where’s my economic stimulus check?

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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?

Tips for dealing with the Western Union Remission settlement

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Western Union remission. It sounds like a disease. Or a scam. In fact, it’s neither. The Western Union remission process allows victims who sent money to a scammer via Western Union to file for a refund. Victims shouldn’t get overly excited though. This is a settlement between the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Western Union, not a case of a company developing a guilty … [Read more...] about Tips for dealing with the Western Union Remission settlement