09.15.22 DANGER ZONES: The Top Scam Takes Many Forms / The Credit Card Trap

We’re here to help you avoid rip-offs and scams. Pretext, aka imposter & impersonation scams comprise the top rip-offs and they come in many forms. Be in the know so you don’t get taken. Also, credit card interest rates haven’t been this high since the 1990s - while the banks are pushing offers to get you hooked. Solicitations are as sky high as interest rates. They want to own you! 

• Impersonation Scams: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• The Credit Card Trap: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Find out what scams are happening in your area
• Real Money, Fake Musicians: Inside a Million-Dollar Instagram Verification Scheme
• 5 Best Ways To Send Money Online
• The Best Places To Sell Your Cell Phone
• MaxBack: 5 Things To Know Before Selling Your Phone
• Backflip: 5 Things To Know Before Selling Your Phone
• BuyBackWorld: 5 Things To Know Before Selling Your Phone
• ecoATM: 5 Things To Know Before You Sell Your Phone
• Swappa: 5 Things To Know Before Selling Your Phone
• Gazelle: 5 Things To Know Before Selling Your Phone
• Amazon’s Subscribe & Save program might actually cost you more money
• How To Manage Your Monthly Subscriptions To Save Money
• How To Open a Roth IRA
• Fidelity Investments Review 2022: Pros & Cons
• Best Investment Companies for Investors in 2022
• How to stay smart about Android app permissions
• How To Save $1,000 in 15 Weeks

Clark.com resources

• Episode transcripts
• Clark.com daily money newsletter
• Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275

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