Even consumers who shop online through a major retailer, like Macy’s, can fall victim to some of these incredible e-skimming incidents.
Author: Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press
Black Friday 2019: How scammers use gift cards, hot toy deals to trick you
Scammers tap into the Black Friday and Cyber Monday hype to trick you into downloading links. And the crooks are looking for deals, too.
Who’s dealing with the biggest student loan payments?
Student loan payments can reach nearly $700 a month on average for borrowers who work at private health care companies, based on a Fidelity study.
‘Jenny B’ is alarming women with pregnancy congratulations cards. They aren’t expecting
Some women are in the uncomfortable spot of telling family members that no, they’re not pregnant, after getting odd mailings from “Jenny B.”
What home sellers need to know about instant deals
What do you do if you don’t want to make time to stage and sell your house? Enter the promise of a quick-fix, cash sale. How do these deals work?
Hackers hover near online shopping carts, too. It’s called e-skimming
Holiday shoppers warned to watch out for e-skimming threats. Any business accepting online payments on their website is at risk, FBI says.
Scammers fool millennials out of millions of dollars: Here’s how
Fake checks, Google Hangouts and Alexa are used by scammers to rip off millennials and others. Victims include: The lonely and financially stressed.
Unlocking FAFSA money for college is easier than ever: How to apply
High school seniors — and those returning to college — want to fill out the FAFSA soon for the 2020-21 academic year.
How do you make more money when the Fed cuts rates?
Savers are looking at lower rates, too, as experts forecast another Fed rate cut in September, and possibly in December.
Don’t have a down payment for a house? Banks might have a deal for you
About 69% of prospective home buyers say the big barrier to buying is saving enough for a down payment and costs, says a new Bank of America survey.