Para acceder a esta comunicación en español, por favor utilice este enlace After disasters sweep through an area, an unfortunate reality usually follows: fraudulent offers of funding and/or services to those regaining their bearings in ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension
The end of 2023 is fast approaching and with it are scammers trying to cash in on unsuspecting consumers. Here are ten tips to make sure you are not a victim of fraudulent behavior. If someone from your bank calls and asks for payment ... READ MORE
Category: , Home Management, Money Matters
Have you heard of the term “sharenting?” It’s when parents overshare information about their children online, from their name, school, birthdate, teacher, and so on. The unfortunate consequence of this is that it makes it easy for ... READ MORE
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We've discussed general safety information after a storm, how to make sure you have a safe food supply, and re-entering your home (or business) after a storm. But, staying safe after a storm isn't just about personal health. It also means ensuring ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Work & Life
Almost 6,800 consumers reported more than $80 million in cryptocurrency-investment scam losses during the six months ending March 31, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned. The median loss was $1,900. That is 10 times more than a year earlier ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
As we head into fall and all the significant shopping events, I want to remind all my friends to Caveat Emptor. I know most people prefer Carpe Diem, which is fine – carpe away! Just remember to be a wise consumer and Caveat Emptor, too. What ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Online shopping scams involve scammers pretending to be legitimate online sellers, either with a fake website or a fake ad on a genuine retailer site. How this scam works While many online sellers are legitimate, unfortunately scammers can ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life