Scams are a popular topic on the blog, and this year, National Slam the Scam Day occurs on March 5, 2026, during National Consumer Protection Week. The initiative was created by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and its Office of the Inspector General (OIG) to educate the public about these scams and reduce fraud.
The Reuters footer scam asks websites to add a footer to their pages for $1600 for 3 months, which they will never pay you for. So, what’s the point of this scam? Read on to find out.
Reddit has always been one of my go-to spots for real reviews, there’s a reason you can’t trust Reddit reviews anymore without taking a closer look. Link building companies have expanded from placing links, to planting fake Reddit reviews they pay people to place.
As a woman over 40, I’m constantly getting ads for the Fab Over 40 contest. You may be tempted to enter and wonder if it’s a scam. I’m here to break down the details of why you may want to enter or avoid this competition.
The Kopari Beauty paid partnership scam is still going on, so I wanted to share this. They recently reached back out to me after turning them down back in February. I figure people must be falling for it if they are still sending e-mails with an offer of free beauty products and $5000.
