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Providing accurate and timely information about what matters in Franklin, MA since 2007. * Working in collaboration with Franklin TV and Radio (wfpr.fm) since October 2019 *
Saturday, December 2, 2023
So an online scam is NOT what you ordered?
Thursday, November 30, 2023
What to do if you can’t make car payments
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What to do if you can’t make car payments |
Friday, November 10, 2023
Veterans and families: Burial benefits and funeral planning
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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Scammers are impersonating FTC Inspector General Andrew Katsaros
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https://www.youtube.com/shorts/M_m1s3vdxkw |
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Children’s Health Insurance Program: Spot the scam
Children’s Health Insurance Program: Spot the scam |
Sunday, September 17, 2023
Looking for a remote job for a cause you care about? Here’s how to know if it’s a scam
"If you’re looking for a remote job, you might be interested in companies that support a cause. But scammers know that and use your interest to draw you in. If, for example, you’re an LGBTQ+ person or ally, a job that says you can “help LGBTQ+ people in need from the comfort of your own home” might sound great. But what happens if you take that next step?Based on reports to the FTC, that LGBTQ+ non-profit looking to “hire fast” could be using common interest to build trust with you. If you’re invested in their cause, they hope you’ll be more willing to give personal information before they’ve told you anything about the job. Or you’ll be willing to deposit that check they sent you for “equipment costs” — and send some of the money on to someone else, or back to them. (These are both big signs of a scam.)"
Continue reading about this scam alert from the FTC -> https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2023/09/looking-remote-job-cause-you-care-about-heres-how-know-if-its-scam
Looking for a remote job for a cause you care about? Here’s how to know if it’s a scam |
Saturday, September 16, 2023
Pay your student loans — not scammers
"You've probably heard the news — federal student loan repayments are starting again in October. But scammers might try and tell you they can help you avoid repayment, lower your payments, or get your loans forgiven — for a price.
Here's how to spot and avoid these scams. Read more -> " https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2023/09/pay-your-student-loans-not-scammers
Pay your student loans — not scammers |
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
FTC, State Partners Secure Proposed Order Banning Roomster and Owners from Using Deceptive Reviews
"The FTC says New York-based Roomster saturated the internet with tens of thousands of four- and five-star fake reviews that it largely bought from Jonathan Martinez, doing business as AppWinn, who already agreed to settle the FTC’s charges. Consumers who paid for Roomster’s service complained that many of the company’s listings for living arrangements were fake and that, contrary to its promises, Roomster failed to verify that its listings were legitimate and authentic, according to the FTC."
FTC, State Partners Secure Proposed Order Banning Roomster and Owners from Using Deceptive Reviews |
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
If you paid a scammer with a gift card, is your money gone? Maybe not
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If you paid a scammer with a gift card, is your money gone? Maybe not |
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Do you use payment apps like Venmo, CashApp, or Zelle? Read this !!
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Do you use payment apps like Venmo, CashApp, or Zelle? Read this !! |
Saturday, August 12, 2023
How to make sure your donations count when weather disasters strike
"Throw a dart at a map of the U.S. and chances are you'll land on a community that suffered severe weather this year. Whether it's landslides on the West Coast, extreme ice storms in the South, spring tornadoes across the Midwest, recent flooding in the Northeast, or the wildfires consuming the Hawaiian island of Maui, communities have experienced devastating losses ― and many are still recovering.
With any weather disaster, you may consider a charitable donation to help those affected. But how you can avoid charity scams?"
How to make sure your donations count when weather disasters strike |
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Scammers impersonate well-known companies, recruit for fake jobs on LinkedIn and other job platforms
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Scammers impersonate well-known companies, recruit for fake jobs on LinkedIn and other job platforms |
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Asked to wire money? Cut the cord
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Video link -> https://youtube.com/shorts/gsTrV41neJU?feature=share
Asked to wire money? Cut the cord |
Saturday, July 29, 2023
How to spot and avoid post-disaster scams in the Northeast
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How to spot and avoid post-disaster scams in the Northeast |
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
The best way to protect your information from scammers? Recognize a phishing scam
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The best way to protect your information from scammers? Recognize a phishing scam |
Friday, July 7, 2023
Federal Trade Commission: Military consumers and romance scams
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Federal Trade Commission: Military consumers and romance scams |
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Imposters prey on families preparing for the funeral of a loved one
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Imposters prey on families preparing for the funeral of a loved one |
Friday, June 16, 2023
You're Invited: Graduating High School: Financial Adulting 101 Webinar – June 20, 2023 @ 3 pm ET/12 pm PT
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You're Invited: Graduating High School: Financial Adulting 101 Webinar |
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Business coaching and real estate investment scheme targets Spanish speakers
Business coaching and real estate investment scheme targets Spanish speakers |
Friday, June 9, 2023
Have you been getting scammy text messages? How to deal with them!
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Have you been getting scammy text messages? How to deal with them! |