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Car hire scams: Beware of false damage claims by rental companies

Car hire scams: Beware of false damage claims by rental companies | Calls for Action | Scoop.it
This has happened to me three times in the past 12 months. Three times, from the same rental outlet.

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Charging your phone using a public USB port? Beware of 'juice jacking'

Charging your phone using a public USB port? Beware of 'juice jacking' | Calls for Action | Scoop.it
You're at the airport, or on the bus, and your phone's low on juice so you plug into a nearby USB port. But you could be getting more than a power boost - some ports are booby-trapped with malware.

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Revealed: fake 'traders' allegedly prey on victims in global investment scam

Revealed: fake 'traders' allegedly prey on victims in global investment scam | Calls for Action | Scoop.it
Suspected fraudsters lure investors with fake ads featuring celebrities such as Gordon Ramsay

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Amazon selling expired food: here's what's being done to stop it

Amazon selling expired food: here's what's being done to stop it | Calls for Action | Scoop.it

4 months after CNBC first reported the problem, a new analysis found Amazon's sellers are still shipping expired food, even as regulation begins to catch up.

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Public Access to Court Electronic Records

Public Access to Court Electronic Records | Calls for Action | Scoop.it
The PACER service provides on-line access to U.S. Appellate, District, and Bankruptcy court records and documents nationwide. The PACER Service Center is the Federal Judiciary's centralized registration, billing, and technical support center for PACER.
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Check out your investment professional:  Investor.gov / U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Check out your investment professional:  Investor.gov / U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission | Calls for Action | Scoop.it
It's a great first step toward protecting your money. Learn about an investment professional's background, registration status, and more.  Includes "Required Minimum Distribution Calculator" to determine how much you are required by IRS regulations to withdraw from your retirement fund at various ages.
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Good site to check backgrounds of individuals and companies selling investments to see if they are registered professionals and to confirm their identities.  Investment products include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, variable annuities.
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Funraisin - Limitless online event fundraising for nonprofits

Funraisin - Limitless online event fundraising for nonprofits | Calls for Action | Scoop.it

Advanced fundraising software to fuel your nonprofit's growth and build deeper relationships.


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These are the tricks shopping malls use to make sure you spend more time and money at stores

These are the tricks shopping malls use to make sure you spend more time and money at stores | Calls for Action | Scoop.it

"Malls in South Africa serve as a traditional ‘town square’ - a place to meet friends, relax, watch the passing show and interact with the community ..."


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Leona Ungerer's curator insight, December 26, 2019 11:16 PM

A South African perspective

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9 reasons you shouldn't ignore credit cards that have annual fees

9 reasons you shouldn't ignore credit cards that have annual fees | Calls for Action | Scoop.it
If you're looking to maximize the rewards you earn from your spending, an annual fee isn't necessarily a reason to say no to a new credit card.
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Consumers, retailers at odds on ease of returns

Consumers, retailers at odds on ease of returns | Calls for Action | Scoop.it

"Fifty-seven percent of consumers say returns are a hassle or could be easier, according to Oracle's new Global Customer Experience Trends report emailed to Retail Dive ..."


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Best and Worst Auto Insurance Companies in 2019

Best and Worst Auto Insurance Companies in 2019 | Calls for Action | Scoop.it
Want the best auto insurance coverage? Money expert Clark Howard reveals the top-rated companies by customer reviews — and the ones to avoid!
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Spam Nation: The Inside Story of Organized Cybercrime-from Global Epidemic to Your Front Door - Kindle edition by Brian Krebs. Politics & Social Sciences Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Spam Nation: The Inside Story of Organized Cybercrime-from Global Epidemic to Your Front Door - Kindle edition by Brian Krebs. Politics & Social Sciences Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. | Calls for Action | Scoop.it
Spam Nation: The Inside Story of Organized Cybercrime-from Global Epidemic to Your Front Door - Kindle edition by Brian Krebs. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Spam Nation: The Inside Story of Organized Cybercrime-from Global Epidemic to Your Front Door.
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Scamming the scammers:  How to handle fake tech support calls

Tech support scams are, unfortunately, an extremely common scourge. Most such scams are the telephonic equivalent of rogue antivirus attacks, which try to frighten consumers into purchasing worthless security software and services. Both types of scams try to make the consumer believe that the caller is somehow associated with Microsoft or with a security company, and each caller tries to cajole or scare the consumer into giving up control over his or her PC.

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Barbara Hinckley was swindled out of $18,000. The town rallied and got her money back.

Barbara Hinckley was swindled out of $18,000. The town rallied and got her money back. | Calls for Action | Scoop.it
A grateful Barbara Hinckley has a message for others who have fallen victim to scam artists: "Don’t be embarrassed or ashamed — tell somebody."

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Six grand and a Rolex: lure of riches sucked me into online fraud

Six grand and a Rolex: lure of riches sucked me into online fraud | Calls for Action | Scoop.it
As hacking gangs use more and more young fixers for their internet scams, one 18-year-old reveals how he and his friends made a fortune

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Tips to Get a Refund on Non-Refundable Airfare (March 2020)

Tips to Get a Refund on Non-Refundable Airfare (March 2020) | Calls for Action | Scoop.it
Most airlines charge hefty change/cancellation fees on non-refundable airfares, but there are a few ways to get a refund on a non-refundable ticket – here’s how.
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Top 5 Impactful Digital Marketing Scams You Need To Avoid in 2020

Top 5 Impactful Digital Marketing Scams You Need To Avoid in 2020 | Calls for Action | Scoop.it

A brand we’ve had the privilege of working closely with began selling only offline through a brick and mortar store. They had ambitious plans of selling online,


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A vibrant market is at its best when it works for everyone. | FINRA.org

A vibrant market is at its best when it works for everyone. | FINRA.org | Calls for Action | Scoop.it
To protect investors and ensure the market’s integrity, FINRA is a government-authorized not-for-profit organization that oversees U.S. broker-dealers.  Includes Securities Helpline for Seniors, Whistleblower Tip Line, Office of the Ombudsman, Investor Complaint Center.
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Key retail trends to transform the future of retail in 2020

Key retail trends to transform the future of retail in 2020 | Calls for Action | Scoop.it

"Machine learning, augmented reality, robotic process automation, and omnichannel shopping as the key retail trends in 2020 ..."


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Ponzi Scheme Category Archives — Securities Lawyers Blog Published by New York Securities Attorney — Gana Weinstein LLP

Ponzi Scheme Category Archives — Securities Lawyers Blog Published by New York Securities Attorney — Gana Weinstein LLP | Calls for Action | Scoop.it

"Securities Lawyers Blog — Ponzi Scheme Category — Securities Lawyers Blog"  

 

Practice Areas:  Securities Arbitration & Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Labor & Employment, Class Actions

 

Results:   "We believe that as litigators, we have to be ready to try cases. We also believe that client satisfaction comes from our understanding the client’s goals. Through consultation and preparation, we position the case to achieve the desired result. However, we are realists. If we think the best course of action is to go to trial, we will recommend that the client go to trial. If we believe the benefits of settling the case outweigh the risks, we will recommend that the client settle the case. Ultimately, the decision belongs to the clients, but every recommendation we make has our clients’ best interests in mind."

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Check out charities at www.give.org or www.charitynavigator.org before giving any money.

Check out charities at www.give.org or www.charitynavigator.org before giving any money. | Calls for Action | Scoop.it
BBB Wise Giving Alliance
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We asked a hacker to try and steal a tech reporter's data. Here's what happened

We asked a hacker to try and steal a  tech reporter's data. Here's what happened | Calls for Action | Scoop.it
I thought my social media posts merely betrayed my desperate need for attention and likes. It turns out, though, that they're also a goldmine for hackers.
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Buying a car: A lesson in auto finance for the troops

Buying a car: A lesson in auto finance for the troops | Calls for Action | Scoop.it
It’s not unusual for service members to build up a lot of savings thanks to tax-free combat pay. Couple that with the fact that many of our brave men and women in the military are young and single —which means they have some disposable income to throw around—and it could all lead to an auto-buying …
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How to Freeze Your Credit With Equifax, Experian and TransUnion

How to Freeze Your Credit With Equifax, Experian and TransUnion | Calls for Action | Scoop.it
A credit freeze is the #1 way to protect yourself from identity theft. Here's how to freeze your credit with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.
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