Plan Your “Staycation” with Trust
Did you know that according to an American Express survey, American households can expect to spend an average of $1,200 per person on summer vacations. It’s no surprise staycations have become so...
View ArticleLove Being Tagged in Facebook Photos? Beware of Email Notification Malware!
Everyone is always curious when they receive notification that they’ve been tagged in a Facebook photo. Could it be a friend’s tag from last weekend’s night out or a family member’s photo from the...
View ArticleMalware or a Deal? Beware of Fake Groupon Emails!
One of the latest malware tricks involves email spammers pretending to be affiliated with Groupon discounts or offers. The emails contain a misspelled subject line of “Groupon dicount gifts” which...
View ArticleAre you Eligible for a Refund on Disney or Marvel Themed Children’s Vitamins?
According to the FTC, if you’ve purchased the popular Disney or Marvel children’s vitamins, featuring such characters as Disney Princesses, Winnie the Pooh, Finding Nemo and Spider-Man, you may be...
View Article“Harry Potter” Star Named Most Dangerous Celebrity to Search
According to McAfee’s annual study, Emma Watson has replaced Heidi Klum as McAfee’s 2012 Most Dangerous Celebrity to search for online. McAfee research found that searching for the latest photos and...
View ArticleHow to Make Your Phone Number and Email “More Private” on Facebook
Did you know that if you enter someone’s phone number or email address into the search box on Facebook, the site can perform a reverse look-up and tell you who the information belongs to? If you want...
View ArticleFree iPad Mini Offer On Facebook Sounds Too Good To Be True…For A Reason
The excitement over a brand new Apple product and mention of something free can cause consumers to let their curiosity get the best of them. Unfortunately, Facebook users are being targeted by a new...
View ArticleStick to Your Holiday Budget
With the biggest shopping weekend of the year rapidly approaching, many consumers use this time to kickoff their holiday gift shopping. In all of the excitement, it’s easy to overspend and blow a set...
View ArticleDeck Your Halls Safely!
Putting up the Christmas tree or hanging outside lights can be a great way to get in the holiday spirit and make your home look festive. Unfortunately, holiday decorating can result in injuries, burns...
View ArticleDon’t Reach For The Remote! Television Is About To Get A Bit Quieter.
When you watch your favorite television programs, are you tired of reaching for the remote to adjust the volume during commercial breaks? Do some commercials seem significantly louder than others and...
View Article“Verified” Twitter Accounts Could Actually Be Imposters
Twitter can be a great way to keep up with the latest news and updates from your favorite celebrities, athletes and even political figures. Generally, if an account name has a blue verified badge next...
View ArticleWill You Have to Pay a 4% Surcharge for Using a Credit Card?
Did you know that every time you make a credit card purchase, the store you are buying from pays a fee to the credit card company? Did you also know that as of this week, PA merchants are able to pass...
View ArticleSay Good-Bye to Saturday Mail Service!
Set to begin the week of August 5, 2013, the United States Postal Service has announced its plan to hopefully generate $2 billion of annual cost savings today. The Postal Service will transition to a...
View ArticleGuard Your Identity During Tax Season
Did you know that approximately one person becomes a victim of identity theft every three seconds in the United States? In 2012, identity fraud incidents increased by more than one million victims and...
View ArticleUnderstanding Your Credit Score
According to Experian’s 2012 State of Credit study, the national average credit score increased from 749 to 750. In addition, the average credit scores of Pennsylvania residents are above the national...
View ArticleBeware of Summer Job Scams
Summer break for many college and high school students is right around the corner. It is during this time that students begin their search for summer employment and temporary work. BBB is warning...
View ArticleDon’t “Reset Your Password” in the Latest Round of Fake PayPal Emails
Once again, PayPal users are being victimized by a round of fake emails impersonating the PayPal service. This scam claims that the recipient’s PayPal account is being put on hold until their password...
View ArticleDon’t Get Frozen by Counterfeit NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Tickets and Gear!
As the Pittsburgh Penguins and other fan favorite teams advance to Round 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, BBB is reminding consumers of ways to avoid counterfeit ticket and merchandise scams. Major...
View ArticleFacebook Page Owners: Beware of New Phishing Scam
If you’re the owner or manager of a company or organization’s Facebook Page, you may be the target of a new phishing scam. Phishing emails are being sent by scammers alleging to be from “Facebook...
View ArticleEnsure your Baseball Tickets are the Real Deal
Baseball season is in full swing! A fun way to spend a summer afternoon or evening can be cheering on your favorite baseball team to victory. If you want to go to a game and are not a season ticket...
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