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“Pennies on the Dollar” Tax Debt Promises Should Set Off This Red Flag

A tax-relief company promising to settle a large IRS bill for “pennies on the dollar” may sound like exactly the break a struggling taxpayer needs. But that phrase should make the sales pitch pause, especially if the company makes the promise before reviewing the taxpayer’s income, expenses, assets, and actual…

The Free Financial Advisor · Sep 22

Searching Google to Pay a Bill Could Lead to the Wrong Website

Searching Google for a bill-payment website can feel like one of the safest things possible. Type the company name, find the familiar-looking result, click, pay, and move on with the day.

The Free Financial Advisor · Sep 22

How a fake Apple service centre in Gurgaon scammed elderly US citizens of up to Rs 20 lakh each

A fake Apple service centre in Palam Vihar targeted elderly Americans with fake tech alerts and FTC notices, fleecing $200,000 from 15 victims before police busted the racket and arrested 11.

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Things to Check Before Buying a Car From a Dealership Website After the FTC’s New Scam Warning

Buying a car through a dealership website can feel wonderfully efficient. You find the vehicle, review the price, arrange financing and maybe even start the paperwork without leaving the couch. The problem is that a convincing website does not necessarily mean a real dealership stands behind it.

Clever Dude · Sep 21

What Happens to a Car Loan When the Owner Dies?

When someone dies with a car sitting in the driveway and $12,000 still owed on it, the family may assume one of two things: the...

Saving Advice · Sep 21

The 3-Second Scam: How AI Fakes a Loved One's Voice on WhatsApp and Telegram

AI-cloned voices are spreading on Spanish-language WhatsApp and Telegram. Here's what verified data shows and how to confirm a call before paying.

Latin Times · Sep 21

Man Goes To Buy Tires At Walmart. Then He Checks The Fine Print: ‘Don’t Purchase Those!’

"As someone who used to work at Walmart automotive..."

Motor1 · Sep 21

7 Car Repairs You Should Make Before Higher Prices Turn Them Into Bigger Expenses

A small car repair can stay small, or it can invite several expensive problems along for the ride. That matters even more now because the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 5.2% increase in motor vehicle maintenance and repair prices over the year through August 2026.

Clever Dude · Sep 20

Flock's Cameras Reportedly Track More Than Plates: Here's What a Hacked Device Revealed

A hacker group cracked a Flock Safety camera and found an exposed encryption key — but not everything the company claimed was protected.

Latin Times · Sep 19

$200 From Amazon, No Claim Required: How the Expanded FTC Settlement Works

The FTC expanded its Amazon Prime deal: up to $200, paid automatically, for millions of subscribers once excluded for using too many perks.

Latin Times · Sep 19