For scam interactions and consumer transactions generally, you can apply the SLOW method to disrupt the unpredictable reaction response you are likely to experience by substituting a planned response instead. At the onset of the first communication, start with SLOW as a strategy to help you take steps to verify. S – Slow down – scammers… Continue reading The SLOW Method to Stop Scams
An Etched Lesson in Car Buying
Car buying is something most of us will do only a handful of times in our lives. How can we properly prepare for the moment we come face to face with a car seller? There are some things consumers can do to prepare for the big purchase.
Scammers are using cryptocurrency to steal your money
By Crystal Baldwin Recently, three Vermonters reported losing just under $1 million in total to cryptocurrency scams. Entire retirement accounts were drained, and because of early withdrawal penalties, thousands of dollars are due to the IRS. Some owe family members for funds borrowed on the chance that cryptocurrency would substantially increase their investment. As a peer-to-peer… Continue reading Scammers are using cryptocurrency to steal your money
Identity Theft How to Guide: 5 Steps
Navigating the identity theft recovery process can be overwhelming. Find out more about identity theft.
Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids: Not FDA Approved
By Crystal Baldwin My dad lost his hearing while working as a fighter jet mechanic on an aircraft carrier. As the jets took off and landed, he was uncomfortably close to their reverberating buzzsaw rumble. The resulting ringing in his ears (tinnitus) proved a constant source of agitation the rest of his life. When I talked to… Continue reading Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids: Not FDA Approved