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Check that Bill

Are you checking that bill and checking it twice? Whether it is your phone bill or credit card statement, it is critical you spend a little time verifying each debit and credit. Understanding how you are billed and what exactly is on your statements cannot only help you find errors; it can help you prevent scams and identity theft as well. It surprises some to think that scams can even occur on everyday expenses such as your home phone bill. Unfortunately they do happen and many consumers pay these expenses completely unknowingly. Really, before you ever pay any bill or … Continue reading →

My Phone Bill is How Much???

I recently received a phone bill, and although I knew it would be a little more than my typical bill due to making some changes, I was shocked to see that it was double the usual amount. Wait just a minute! I began looking it over, thinking that maybe my previous “bundle” hadn’t been removed when the changes were made. I had a package that included several features, including my dial up internet connection as well as a lot of stuff I didn’t need, but it was cheaper than separately purchasing the things I did need. Then, DSL finally became … Continue reading →

A Warning For People Who Pay Bills Online

Did you know that Americans pay one in four bills online? Paying your bills online is convenient. But consumer advocates say that convenience comes with a risk, especially if you have ditched all of your paper bills for cyber statements. According to the Anti-phishing Working Group, there is a new scam out there preying on people who are familiar with the online bill paying process. The scam works like this: an email similar to statements you receive from a company you owe money to is sent in a format that looks exactly like the bill you’re used to getting. Con … Continue reading →