Verify a contractor by checking their license status through your state or local licensing board, confirming current liability and worker’s compensation insurance, and getting a written contract …
Car Buying Scams: Title Washing, Odometer Fraud and VIN Verification
Check a used car’s title and mileage history for free at vehiclehistory.gov before you hand over any money. That single step can reveal a washed title, a rolled-back odometer, or a VIN that doesn’t …
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Rental Scams: Fake Listings, Wire Transfer Traps and Verification Steps
A rental listing is likely a scam if the price is far below similar homes in the area, the “landlord” won’t meet in person or let you tour the unit, and they push you to wire money, send a gift card, …
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Cryptocurrency Scams: Common Schemes, Verification Steps and Recovery Options
Cryptocurrency scams trick you into sending digital money to a scammer through a fake exchange, a fake investment, or someone pretending to be a company, a government agency, or a love interest. …
Online Privacy Settings: A Platform-by-Platform Guide to Limiting Data Sharing
Privacy settings control who can see what you post, what personal details your accounts share with advertisers, and how easily strangers can find you. Every major social media and tech platform groups …
Robocall Blocking: What Your Carrier Offers and What Apps Actually Do
You block robocalls by combining three layers: your phone’s built-in blocking settings, your carrier’s free or paid call-blocking service, and, if you want more control, a call-blocking app. No single …
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