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Author: Betty Lin-Fisher, Akron Beacon Journal

Tech

A woman almost lost thousands to scammers after her email was hacked. How can you protect yourself?

July 20, 2023July 23, 2023Betty Lin-Fisher, Akron Beacon JournalComments Off on A woman almost lost thousands to scammers after her email was hacked. How can you protect yourself?

A woman lost access to her email account and hackers began moving her money around. Here’s how to protect yourself.

Nation

Artificial intelligence now being used in Grandparent Scam. What you need to know

June 27, 2023June 27, 2023Betty Lin-Fisher, Akron Beacon JournalComments Off on Artificial intelligence now being used in Grandparent Scam. What you need to know

In a new twist, artificial intelligence is now being used to clone grandkids’ voices in the Grandparent Scam. Here’s how to protect yourself.

Money

Making a big purchase? Read the fine print to avoid ‘gotchas’

June 21, 2023June 21, 2023Betty Lin-Fisher, Akron Beacon JournalComments Off on Making a big purchase? Read the fine print to avoid ‘gotchas’

We’ve all signed documents without reading every word. Consumer columnist Betty Lin-Fisher explains why you need to read the fine print.

Travel

Don’t let a dream vacation become a nightmare: How to avoid travel scams

January 14, 2023January 14, 2023Betty Lin-Fisher, Akron Beacon JournalComments Off on Don’t let a dream vacation become a nightmare: How to avoid travel scams

A warm beach vacation sounds inviting during the cold of winter. But make sure to protect yourself so you don’t fall victim to a travel scam.

Life

Car-seat safety rules have changed over the years. Here’s the latest.

November 15, 2022Betty Lin-Fisher, Akron Beacon JournalComments Off on Car-seat safety rules have changed over the years. Here’s the latest.

Think you know proper car-seat safety and installation rules? They’ve changed over the years. Get the latest information.

Nation

‘Born out of love’: Surrogate in Ohio gives birth to rare identical triplets for Michigan dads

October 7, 2021Betty Lin-Fisher, Akron Beacon JournalComments Off on ‘Born out of love’: Surrogate in Ohio gives birth to rare identical triplets for Michigan dads

Maureen Farris carried and delivered three identical triplets for Kevin O’Neill and Eric Portenga. The girls’ journey to birth is a story of love.

Travel

Can you safely go on vacation amid coronavirus? And other burning travel questions we asked an expert

July 21, 2020Betty Lin-Fisher, Akron Beacon JournalComments Off on Can you safely go on vacation amid coronavirus? And other burning travel questions we asked an expert

The safest vacation would be to drive someplace, stay in a facility where you’re not aggregated with too many people and enjoy outdoor activities.

Headlines

‘Never seen anything like this’: Idalia deluge still wreaking havoc in Southeast. Live updates

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023John Bacon, Douglas Soule and Christopher Cann, USA TODAY

A State Department office is giving young people a voice. Abby Finkenauer is leading the effort

August 31, 2023Rachel Looker, USA TODAY

Far-right candidate seduces Argentine electorate

August 31, 2023AP

Hundreds join Nepal gay pride rally

August 31, 2023AP

Gadget guru or digitally distracted? Which of these 5 tech personalities are you?

August 31, 2023Jennifer Jolly

These kids are good: Young Reds in pursuit of a pennant stretch to remember

August 31, 2023Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY

Dog repeatedly escapes Michigan shelter, sneaks into nursing home, is adopted by residents

August 31, 2023John Carlisle, Detroit Free Press

U.S. Embassy urges Americans to leave Haiti ‘as soon as possible’

August 31, 2023Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY

Kia recalls nearly 320,000 cars because the trunk may not open from the inside

August 31, 2023Francisco Guzman, USA TODAY

PCE inflation report: Key measure ticks higher in July. What will the Fed do?

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023Paul Davidson, USA TODAY
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