If you receive a check in the mail that you were not expecting, it’s fair to assume that there is probably a catch. When has a company ever sent you unsolicited money, after all? Hold that thought, because Valpak has been offering a promotion where   …Continue Reading Surprise from Valpak? Not a scam

Getting a phone call from a foreign embassy might seem intimidating, especially if they are demanding sensitive information from you. Unfortunately, scammers are using this tactic to steal personal information from consumers. We recently learned about a consumer in Massachusetts who received a call from   …Continue Reading Is the consulate calling?

Orbitz, Expedia’s travel search engine subsidiary, recently announced a data security incident that occurred at the end of 2017. It is estimated that nearly 900,000 customers were impacted by the breach with 7,579 of those customers being Massachusetts residents. According to Orbitz, personal information including   …Continue Reading Orbitz Data Breach

From the MLB postseason to college football to the NFL to the approaching NBA season, it is a great time of year for sports.  Before gearing up for this busy sports season with tickets and new apparel, make sure you are using reliable retailers to   …Continue Reading The Sport of Scamming

Consumers are expected to spend a lot of green this St. Patrick’s Day. The National Retail Federation (NRF) estimates that Americans will spend upwards of $5.9 billion to celebrate the Irish holiday. Results from the NRF’s annual survey predict that the average person will spend   …Continue Reading Shopping for Shamrocks

Product Recall! You’ve probably seen too many articles and news stories to count featuring that phrase. Whether it’s defective airbags, combustible smartphones, or contaminated produce, companies and consumer protection agencies will alert the public if a product is unsafe, hazardous or defective. You may be   …Continue Reading Can you recall that recall?

No traffic, no tie, no sweat. From telecommuting to running their own business, many people are forgoing a traditional office setting for the comfort of their own home. Regardless of what kind of work you’re doing, you should make sure you are informed as to   …Continue Reading Working from home? Be sure to check your insurance needs!

A recent AAA survey lists the national gas average at $2.58, but every consumer knows that gas prices can fluctuate from week to week, sometimes hitting new lows and highs. That’s why it’s important for consumers to know they’re getting the amount they pay for   …Continue Reading Taking the pain out of the pump