09.15.22 DANGER ZONES: The Top Scam Takes Many Forms / The Credit Card Trap

Published: Sept. 15, 2022, 11 a.m.

b'We\\u2019re here to help you avoid rip-offs and scams. Pretext, aka imposter & impersonation scams comprise the top rip-offs and they come in many forms. Be in the know so you don\\u2019t get taken.\\xa0Also, credit card interest rates haven\\u2019t been this high since the 1990s - while the banks are pushing offers to get you hooked. Solicitations are as sky high as interest rates. They want to own you!\\xa0\\n\\nImpersonation Scams: Segment 1\\n\\nAsk Clark: Segment 2\\n\\nThe Credit Card Trap: Segment 3\\n\\nAsk Clark: Segment 4\\n\\n\\nMentioned on the show:\\n\\nFind out what scams are happening in your area\\n\\nReal Money, Fake Musicians: Inside a Million-Dollar Instagram Verification Scheme\\n\\n5 Best Ways To Send Money Online\\n\\nThe Best Places To Sell Your Cell Phone\\n\\nMaxBack: 5 Things To Know Before Selling Your Phone\\n\\nBackflip: 5 Things To Know Before Selling Your Phone\\n\\nBuyBackWorld: 5 Things To Know Before Selling Your Phone\\n\\necoATM: 5 Things To Know Before You Sell Your Phone\\n\\nSwappa: 5 Things To Know Before Selling Your Phone\\n\\nGazelle: 5 Things To Know Before Selling Your Phone\\n\\nAmazon\\u2019s Subscribe & Save program might actually cost you more money\\n\\nHow To Manage Your Monthly Subscriptions To Save Money\\n\\nHow To Open a Roth IRA\\n\\nFidelity Investments Review 2022: Pros & Cons\\n\\nBest Investment Companies for Investors in 2022\\n\\nHow to stay smart about Android app permissions\\n\\nHow To Save $1,000 in 15 Weeks\\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'