I recently experienced identity theft, and someone tried to steal my cell phone number. That experience is why I’m encouraging anyone with an AT&T wireless account to activate Wireless Account Lock now, before they need it.
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Got an invitation from Punchbowl or Paperless post and it's asking for you to sign in so you can see the invite? Don't do it! It's a phishing scam to steal your log-in info.
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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.
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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.
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Dear Chelsea, this week somebody tried to scam me by inviting me to be on Chelsea Handler's podcast. And if you are familiar with this scam, this time they are switching it up and offering no money! It's not like anybody is ever going to get the money, but still, I'd like to be offered the usual $3-$5,000 to be scammed.