02.01.23 Early Valentine Warning: Counterfeit Jewelry / Retail Thefts Impact On Consumers
b'Today Clark covers fakes and thefts. You may be thinking about Valentine gifts now and jewelry is a favorite choice. But before you buy, Clark has a warning about the prevalence of counterfeits, and how to protect your wallet. Also, theft rings and smash & grabs have been hitting retailers hard throughout the country. Hear what retailers are doing to fight rampant internal and external theft, and how it affects consumers\\xa0\\n\\nCounterfeit Warning: Segment 1\\n\\nAsk Clark: Segment 2\\n\\nRetail Theft Impact: Segment 3\\n\\nAsk Clark: Segment 4\\n\\n\\xa0\\nMentioned on the show:\\n\\nNYTimes.com: Jewelry Counterfeits: The Age-Old Problem Just Keeps Growing\\n\\nShould I Buy Insurance for Nice Sunglasses?\\n\\nWhen Do You Need a Travel Agent?\\n\\nCertified Travel Counselor - CTC - The Travel Institute\\n\\nTravel Archives - Clark Howard\\n\\nShould my son get non owners car insurance?\\n\\nNYPost - What Walmart, Target and other retailers are doing to deter crime\\n\\nRising thefts at Walmart could lead to price jumps, store closures, CEO says\\n\\nThe Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Home Water Softening\\n\\nClark.com - How To Sell A Car\\n\\nThese 2 Things Can Maximize Your Chances of Selling Your House\\n\\n\\nClark.com resources\\n\\nEpisode transcripts\\n\\nClark.com daily money newsletter\\n\\n\\nConsumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275\\n\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'