EPISODE · Sep 15, 2022 · 30 MIN
09.15.22 DANGER ZONES: The Top Scam Takes Many Forms / The Credit Card Trap
from The Clark Howard Podcast · host Clark Howard
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 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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