Year 2015

Invest in your car today to keep it tomorrow

At the end of an exhausting, but revitalizing workout at the gym, you pack your workout gear into a duffle bag and exit the building. The cool, crisp autumn air invigorates your soul as the promise of an enjoyable Friday…

Don’t raise the red flag of opportunity for thieves

Since the creation of Internet bill payment technology, many have switched from sending checks in the mail to an autopay variation that regularly reaches into checking accounts to yank out enough funds for a financial obligation. While the convenience of…

Congratulations! You’ve been scammed.

Curiosity can sometimes be a good thing. It can prompt someone to take a college course on ancient civilizations, explore the great outdoors, or ask that special someone out on a date. It can also lead someone down a path…

Is that debt really yours?

Debt collectors aggressively pursue money owed to their employers. While they may legally and justifiably pursue the collection of that debt, sometimes they take actions that aren’t justifiable to obtain money from an individual. One such action is the determined…

5 ways to keep your packages safe during the holidays

During the holidays, friends and family gather to devour good food, share stories, and enjoy each other’s company. It’s also a time when thieves are out in force looking to make their own holidays bright – by stealing your packages.…

Generous foreign donor leaves millions to you

Many have heard the fantastic tales of wealthy individuals in foreign countries leaving millions to random email recipients. All a person has to do to collect the money is contact the sender of the email to begin the process. Do…

Unsubscribing from spam might be a beacon for scammers

Spam is a tricky creation of those who seek something from others. Spam filters can limit some of the daily inflow of unwanted emails, but when that digital sentry allows some sneaky spam to pass through its defenses, some account…

“You’re late. Pay up or else…”

Scammers need your money to enrich themselves. Will you give it to them when they request it? Let’s find out. You receive a call from a person claiming to be from your utility company. The individual informs you that your account…

Lower rates could increase your debt

Many people carry a balance on one or more credit cards. When it comes to paying off that balance, the lower the interest rate on the card, the lower the interest charges on that debt and the more quickly a…

Your next software upgrade could destroy your data

Most software developers offer upgrades to their programs from time to time to give users access to their latest creations. When scammers learn of new software releases, they too may proclaim interest in getting it into the hands of users,…