DARK SECRETS: 6 - The Real Truth

Visa Placed Hims and Hers in a Monitoring Program After Weight Loss Customers Disputed Thousands of Charges

Visa enrolled Hims and Hers in its Acquirer Monitoring Program after weight-loss subscription disputes spiked. What customers should know.

Medical Daily · Aug 25

Jamaican woman extradited to U.S. after allegedly helping scam Kentucky residents out of $80,000 with fake $250 million lottery win

She's accused of acting as a "money mule."

We Got This Covered · Aug 25

7 Things to Check Before Buying the Sports Car You’ve Wanted for 20 Years

Buying the sports car you have wanted for 20 years should feel like a celebration, not the beginning of a long-running argument with a repair shop. That shiny coupe may represent decades of saving, waiting, and resisting the temptation to buy something more sensible, but excitement can make even experienced…

Clever Dude · Aug 25

TikTok's $400 Million Privacy Settlement with DOJ: What Actually Changes for Parents

TikTok will pay $400M in a child-privacy case, but parents get no payout. Here's what changed, what's still pending, and what to check today.

Latin Times · Aug 22

What Happens to Your Debt When You Die? What Your Family Is — and Isn’t — Responsible For

Death does not necessarily erase a mortgage, credit-card balance, medical bill, or personal loan, but it also does not automatically hand those debts to your...

Saving Advice · Aug 20

Connecticut Nissan Dealer to Pay $4 Million Over Alleged Hidden Fees and Unauthorized Charges

The Federal Trade Commission and the state of Connecticut have reached a $4 million settlement with a Connecticut auto dealership and its owners and managers over allegations of deceptive fees and unauthorized charges, according to an official announcement from the FTC.

Clever Dude · Aug 20

FTC proposal would require retailers to be transparent about personalized pricing

Companies that secretly vary prices based on how much they think individual customers will pay could face federal charges under a proposed Federal Trade Commission policy

The Independent UK · Aug 19

What to Know About Text Messages From ‘Mechanics’ or ‘Dealers’ That May Be Scam Bait

A text from a mechanic or car dealership can seem perfectly ordinary: “Your vehicle is due for service,” “Your appointment is tomorrow,” or “This is Mark from the dealership. Can you confirm your VIN?” Nothing about that sounds particularly sinister. In fact, modern dealerships and repair shops routinely use texts…

Clever Dude · Aug 18

FTC Says Doxo Used Misleading Bill-Payment Ads and Hidden Fees — Company to Pay $2.1 Million

Online bill payment company Doxo will pay $2.1 million to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that the firm and two of its co-founders deceived consumers through misleading search advertisements and undisclosed fees, according to an official FTC announcement.

The Free Financial Advisor · Aug 18

Spending Rules Couples Need Before Hiring a Contractor

Hiring a contractor can turn a couple’s home-improvement dream into a beautiful kitchen, safer roof, finished basement, or dramatically less exciting invoice. That makes spending rules worth discussing before anyone signs a contract, hands over a deposit, or says, “Sure, we can probably afford that.”

Clever Dude · Aug 17