Returning items to Amazon is easy, but there are always exceptions. Here are four things the retail giant will not take back.
Then again, there’s likely some stuff around your house that Amazon, Target and Walmart are interested in. Trade in your old tech devices for credit.
Have you ever received a package that wasn’t intended for you? How about an empty box? While delivery errors happen, they could signify something more sinister.
The BBC reports people are receiving scarves from a company called “Suzhichou” that they didn’t order. This is known as a “brushing” scam, and it can involve anything from clothing to electronics to an empty package.
The order generates a tracking number, and the package is marked as delivered. Then the scammer leaves a five-star review to boost their ratings. Sending packages to random addresses also legitimizes false online storefronts, translating into more business.
If you receive something you didn’t order, report the package with Amazon’s Report Unwanted Package form. You get to keep the item even if you report it.
A crook doesn’t have to have access to your account to send you fake packages, but when they do, they can cause problems by using your account to scam others.
Here’s how to see if your Amazon account has been compromised.
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Platforms such as Facebook are great for connecting with long-lost friends. But be careful with friend requests from people you’re not sure of. Tap or click here for three signs an Instagram, Facebook or Twitter account is fake.
Open/download audioImagine paying for your next purchase with just a swipe of your hand, no credit card required. Sounds nice in theory, but would you be willing to have a chip implanted in your hand to make it a reality?
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Over a billion machines run some version of Microsoft Windows. The operating systems’ reach expanded further when Windows 11 entered the market.
But not everybody is capable of upgrading to the new version. That’s because some older computers don’t have the minimum system requirements to handle Windows 11. Tap or click here to determine if your PC has the minimum requirements.
Now you see it, now you don’t. Losing access to your favorite channels isn’t just annoying, it’s seemingly happening more often than ever. That’s because on one side you have carriers and on the other, networks and other content providers — each wanting what it considers a “fair deal.”
Many Americans have used free credit reports to see how they are doing financially. It’s not a bad idea to get a grip on your credit. But there is a danger lurking in them too. Tap or click here to see how much your credit card is now worth on the Dark Web.
I remember long ago when having a single computer monitor for work was common. Thinking back, I’m not sure how I was ever productive in those days.
Having at least two monitors has become commonplace at the office. I actually prefer having at least three.
Working from home isn’t all bad. In fact, there are several perks to it that can save you money in the long run. Not only are you not paying to eat out while on the job, but you’re also not commuting to work and paying for gas and car maintenance.
Open/download audioYou probably don’t think twice before handing over your credit or debit card at a restaurant. But scammers are targeting your favorite places to eat, and it’s putting diner data at risk. I’ll tell you the best way to protect yourself.
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You are online shopping and thinking you are getting a great deal. You have found so many great gifts for all your friends and family. You click the checkout button all ready to pay, and then you look down and see the shipping fee. It’s enormous. Many of us have been in that situation. But this year, you may be able to limit or even get rid of that shipping cost. Which retailer is the best?
There’s something attractive about the idea of buried treasure. And that’s how it feels when you find unclaimed money just lying around waiting for you to claim it. Here are some free places to search to find money that belongs to you.
Open/download audioThe steps you can take now to protect your bank, savings,retirement,investment and credit card accounts.
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