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b"Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns from travel adventures July 17th.\\nOne major key to financial freedom is avoiding ruinous fraud. Recent reporting shows ponzi schemes up 70% over the year, so it\\u2019s vital to be aware of what\\u2019s coming at you through various channels. Clark\\u2019s primer on what to look out for includes incoming alerts and what NEVER to click on. Also, hotel brand consistency has given way to sales considerations in the industry overall, devaluing brands. Know what this means for you when booking a hotel.\\xa0\\n\\nFraud Prevention: Segment 1\\n\\nAsk Clark: Segment 2\\n\\nWhat\\u2019s In A Hotel Name? Nothing: Segment 3\\n\\nAsk Clark: Segment 4\\n\\n\\nMentioned on the show\\n\\nBarrons.com: Ponzi Schemes Surged in 2022. Many Involved Crypto.\\n\\nWPO - Friend or fraud: Seven ways to spot a Ponzi scheme, and other scams\\n\\nNYTimes: Retirees Are Losing Their Life Savings to Romance Scams. Here\\u2019s What to Know.\\n\\nArsTechnica-Mysterious leak of Booking.com reservation data is being used to scam customers\\n\\nWorried about crypto exchange losses? Don\\u2019t pay money for \\u201chelp\\u201d recovering money\\n\\n5 Steps To Getting a Good Deal on a Hotel Room\\n\\nScott's Cheap Flights | Save Up to 90% on Flights\\n\\n[The Washington Post] Expensive flights are here to stay, but there\\u2019s good news\\n\\nTop Travel Deals - Clark Howard\\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"