You’ve probably heard about Christmas in July. How about a little scarecrow festival in May? Octoberfest and scarecrow contests might be months away, but it never hurts to revel in the joy they bring. Look at this lovely lass. She’s decked out in her finest, red gown and ready for the ball. We found her outside of the Peasant’s Feast, a family-style restaurant in … [Read more...] about Let’s celebrate a scarecrow festival!
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Animal adoption scams – how to spot and avoid them
Cute puppy, right? But did you know that cute face could be the lure to pull you into a scam? Animal adoption scams have become big business in the wake of Covid-19. Learn how to spot them and how to avoid them.Animal adoption scams are proliferatingA recent report by the US Surgeon General says that loneliness in the United States is at epidemic levels. As part of that … [Read more...] about Animal adoption scams – how to spot and avoid them
New in 2023, the Walmart self-checkout scam
Don’t you love the self-checkout options at retailers like Walmart? Me, too. In fact, they’re so popular that they’ve become the target of scammers. What this means for Walmart shoppers is that they should be on the lookout for the self-checkout scam. The Walmart self-checkout scamWhen I go to a self-checkout line, I’m not expecting to be scammed. What I may be, though, … [Read more...] about New in 2023, the Walmart self-checkout scam
Avoiding the 2023 IRS tax scams
Nobody enjoys paying their taxes, right? From compiling information to filing forms, the whole process is a pain. The scammers know this. They also know most people dread getting in trouble with the IRS. That’s what makes the 2023 IRS tax scams so effective.Tips to avoid the 2023 IRS tax scamsTake a bird’s eye view of the 2023 IRS tax scams, and you’ll realize they … [Read more...] about Avoiding the 2023 IRS tax scams
Five flavors of Facebook Marketplace scams
Let me be up front about this—I’m not a fan of Facebook. But in 2022, Facebook had over 2 billion active users. The company also had a growing number of Facebook Marketplace scams.According to Reader's Digest, there are currently more than a billion people who buy and sell goods on Facebook Marketplace each month. If you're a scammer, a market that size has almost unlimited … [Read more...] about Five flavors of Facebook Marketplace scams