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9 Financial Safety Tips for Seniors
9 Financial Safety Tips for Seniors Posted: 6/11/2015

Senior Citizens often fall victim to fraud and financial abuse. Con artist prey on seniors because they are most likely to have assets, good credit, and savings that the make them attractive to scamme.... Read more

Tags: seniors, safety
Being Smart With Your Smartphone
Being Smart With Your Smartphone Posted: 6/4/2015

In today’s age, phones are no longer used just to place and receive calls. New features and applications are regularly being introduced, providing our phones with the capability to effectively manage .... Read more

Tags: consumer tips, security risk, mobile device
3 Important Guidelines for Selecting a Publisher
3 Important Guidelines for Selecting a Publisher Posted: 6/3/2015

Recently, a consumer asked a question on our Ask the Experts forum about a publishing offer. For aspiring writers, the question of how to publish their work can be a confusing ordeal. Business Consume.... Read more

Tags: Publishers Guide, consumer tips
Largest recall in automotive history: Takata air bag recall information
Largest recall in automotive history: Takata air bag recall information Posted: 5/29/2015

Takata Corporation, a global supplier of automotive safety systems, has agreed to recall nearly 34 million vehicles due to defective air bags, the largest recall in automotive history. Certain types o.... Read more

Tags: recall, safety
Why Purchasing Travel Insurance Can Mean Smooth Sailing
Why Purchasing Travel Insurance Can Mean Smooth Sailing Posted: 5/14/2015

Like many others at this time of year, are you planning a trip? If so, you may want to look into purchasing travel insurance. No one wants to worry about what can go wrong while on vacation, but unfor.... Read more

Tags: travel insurance, consumer tips, travel agencies
Member Spotlight: Premier Pools & Spas
Member Spotlight: Premier Pools & Spas Posted: 5/13/2015

When temperatures rise, relaxing in the pool can be a refreshing way to cool down. Having a pool at home makes it even more convenient to take a dip. If you’re considering installing a pool or spa or .... Read more

Tags: member spotlight, pool contractors
Kim
Kim's Catch: Premium Distribution Corp. Posted: 5/12/2015

Premium Distribution Corp. is one of countless office supply scams looking to dupe businesses out of money. The company has gained a poor reputation and an F rating for deceptively trying to sell tone.... Read more

Tags: Kim's Catch, office supply scams, business tips
5 Deceptive Scams Small Businesses Should Be Aware Of
5 Deceptive Scams Small Businesses Should Be Aware Of Posted: 5/6/2015

Small to medium-sized businesses, churches, and nonprofit businesses have been hit hard by unscrupulous scammers perpetrating various scams. Some common schemes that affect small businesses are office.... Read more

Tags: scams, business tips, consumer tips
7 Signs of a Charity Scam
7 Signs of a Charity Scam Posted: 4/28/2015

The massive earthquake in Nepal and the Katmandu Valley area that is responsible for over 4,600 deaths has left devastation in its wake. As with any disaster, there are many caring individuals that wa.... Read more

Tags: charity, scams, consumer tips
BCA Scam Watch: City Home Rentals
BCA Scam Watch: City Home Rentals Posted: 4/23/2015

Prospective tenants are displeased with City Home Rentals for taking their money and not delivering agreed upon services. The La Puente, California operator of a Pre-paid Rental Listing Service is acc.... Read more

Tags: scams, prepaid rental listings, consumer tips