Scammers hide harmful links in QR codes to steal your personal information. By Alvaro Puig – FTC Consumer Education Specialist QR codes seem to be everywhere. You may have scanned one to see the menu at a restaurant or pay for public parking. And you may have used one on your phone to get into […]
In the state of Texas, it is a felony to steal packages off front porches. But that won’t stop porch pirates who are on a mission to plunder holiday loot off the doorsteps of unsuspecting households. By Mechele Mills The rise of online marketplaces and expedited delivery services has created an environment which allows shoppers to very conveniently […]
Payments for people who wasted time on “pre-approved” Credit Karma credit card offers: Are you eligible? By Amy Hebert – Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Did Credit Karma say you were “pre-approved” for a credit card, but you ended up denied credit? Then you might be eligible to get a payment. Last year, Credit Karma agreed to pay […]
By Jim Kreidler – Consumer Education Specialist/FTC Lots of folks look for jobs during the holiday season to make some extra cash or pay bills. But scammers follow seasonal employment trends, too, advertising jobs the same way honest employers do. They’re looking for any opportunity to steal your money and personal information. Do you know […]
By Colleen Tressler – FTC, Division of Consumer and Business Education Trouble making car payments? Worried about repossession? Unexpected life events, like a job loss or drop in income, may affect your ability to pay your bills, including car payments. If you’re worried that you won’t be able to make your next car payment, take […]
Smith County employee recognition spans across several departments and tenure from 30 years to 5 years. 30 YEARS Gayle Hayward nabbed the first accolade when the Commissioners Court this week honored Hayward for 30 years of service to the Smith County Juvenile Services Department. “Gayle has done excellent work for us,” Smith County Juvenile Services […]
