Unrelenting holiday scams

Money Making Sense

Unrelenting holiday scams

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Published on Dec 20, 2023, 1:00:15 AM
Total time: 00:12:10

Episode Description

From shipping scams to people trying to get you to pay for things with gift cards, fraudsters are coming after your money in droves.  Roberta (Bobbi) Tonelli, an attorney with the Federal Trade Commission, says it's important to learn how to spot a scam and then report them at:  ReportFraud.ftc.com

You can learn more about various scams at FTC.gov/consumeralerts.

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The goal of Money Making Sense is to help you find more financial peace. Host Heather Kelly and guest experts focus on reviewing paychecks and analyzing family decisions. They also talk about vacationing on a budget, retirement savings on a limited income, reducing household expenses, the financial impact of owning pets and how money affects relationships. Money Making Sense will give you practical ideas on how to improve your bottom line. Money Making Sense is a 2017, 2018, 2020 and 2021 People's Choice Podcast Award Finalist.