Feds settle with Office Depot over tech support scam
Suspicious software and a big box store’s lack of oversight stuck consumers with millions of dollars in unnecessary services, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
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Only YOU can repair your credit
Ignore signs and ads for credit repair services. They can’t do what they claim.
Avoiding fake tickets & fraudulent scalpers
Here’s how to make sure you’re buying the REAL tickets to the show.
Choosing A Contractor the #WiseChoice Way
Besides selecting my #WiseChoices in contractors, here’s how you should go about choosing any contractor.
Fake real estate “cloud companies”
The expression “Don’t believe everything you see online” has never been more urgent, especially when you consider this latest web scam (illustration by naishh via Flickr).
Health insurance open enrollment scams
The deadline’s Dec. 15. You’re uncertain. You’re stressed…and scammers can smell it.
‘Spear phishing’ + caller ID spoofing = scam on STEROIDS
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What happens when good companies hire BAD background screeners
The Federal Trade Commission and #WiseChoice ActiveTracks, LLC help both property managers and consumers learn how to avoid incompetent background screenings.
Ask a #WiseChoice: Flu Vaccinations
With flu season creeping up, The Shot Nurse, your #WiseChoice for immunizations and wellness services, helps answer the most frequently asked questions about flu vaccinations.
Failure to screen tenants can cause legal trouble, loss for landlords
The president of your #WiseChoice for background screening solutions and I team up to warn landlords about the risks of not professionally screening their tenants. I know. I just experienced them.
