Protect Yourself Against Fraud! "All men are frauds. The only difference between them is that some admit it. I myself deny it." - H.L. Menken As the economy dips and unemployment rises so does fraud. Check scams of all sorts are popping up with more frequency than Orville Redenbacher. The most insidious thing about a check scam isn't that it happens or that it happens to you. The worst part is that it is like a domino effect. A check scam can become complicated and puts you in a … [Read more...]
Identity Theft Protection – What You Should Know
June 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
By: Jan Leasure, Super Saver So $uper $avers, did I tell you that I was the victim of identify theft last year? When I got a call in my office (Chicago) that asked ME if I was getting on a plane to Buenos Aires using MY Amex card? Well, I will elaborate later, but NO ONE is exepmt from this so take this to heart: It may seem like everything is conducted on the internet these days. From watching movies to shopping for new shoes, if you’ve got a computer with an internet connection, … [Read more...]
Scam Using U.S. Marines!!! Beware!
March 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
SEMPER FI - BEWARE By: Jan Leasure, Super Saver "Tell that to the Marines!" - FDR after Pearl Harbor I had not intended to address internet scams in $uper $aver because I assumed, and of course we all know what that means, that just about everyone was aware of internet trickery. However, there is a new e-mail scam out that actually uses the United States Marines to suck you in. BEWARE BEWARE BEWARE! FDR would be turning over in his grave he knew about this! The scam begins like … [Read more...]
Stop Coupon Fraud!
September 23, 2010 By 1 Comment
The Coupon Information Corporation is a not for profit organization that has been dedicated to educating the public and supermarket employees to the dangers of fraudulent coupon distribution and redemption. I worked with the CIC "back in the day" when Super Saver was in it's infancy BEFORE there were sophisticated computerized ways to create these rip-offs. I am listing JUST the fraudulent coupons that have been identified in 2010. If you are aware of any info that can lead to the … [Read more...]
Frito Lay Fake Coupon: Reward!
September 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
$uper $aver is all about saving money and living better for less. But don’t be duped by fraudulent coupons; illegally printed, illegal to redeem. Previously I have talked about fraudulent coupons and coupon scams. However with the plummeting of the economy this scam has raised it’s ugly head again, creating a loss to business of more than $600 million dollars a year! In most cases, coupons for free products or those with the highest face value actually come in the mail, at point of … [Read more...]
Don’t get scammed! Charities & Sweepstakes
August 23, 2010 By 1 Comment
Charities: The Good and the Bad There are many wonderful charities out there and it can feel so good to donate to a good cause, but sometimes the amount of charitable requests you receive can get out of control, (see: How to Stop Junk Mail) and a lot of people out there, particularly some seniors, may be donating beyond their means. This is when family or friends need to step in and offer some assistance or advice. I often receive requests for donations, many that include free … [Read more...]
Senior Medical Discounts – Beware of Scams
March 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By: Jan Leasure, Super Saver Many people are talking about the state of health care in this country right now. Regardless of what the politicians decide to do about health care reform, one thing is undeniable; there are millions of people, including seniors, women and children, that go without health care that they need every day. While some of these people have made poor life decisions that have caused them to be unable to afford their own health care, many are hard working and for one … [Read more...]
Beware of Credit Pirates!
January 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By: Jan Leasure, Super Saver I was sitting at my desk when US Air called and asked if I had just gotten on a plane bound for Rio! Sorry, but "Hell No!" I replied. I was in Illinois. Well, American Express had just issued a ticket on my credit card in ATLANTA for a plane leaving in 30 minutes for RIO. Unbelievable since sometimes if you forget your Macys credit card it is difficult proving that I am ME. It got resolved but not without a lot of unnecessary aggravation. I don't think ANYONE … [Read more...]
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