Another great article from Scambusters(.org): With pandemic scares still buzzing around and so many of us pressed for time, more Americans than ever will be doing most or all of their holiday shopping online this year. And with nearly a third of all retail sales happening between now and Christmas, scammers are already stepping up […]
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The holidays are quickly approaching as I’m sure you have already seen Christmas decorations in many stores. It seems like the advertisers are rushing us through the end of the year. One place you should rush is reviewing your insurance needs. Have you purchased any items this year or plan to for Christmas that you […]
We are seeing inflation hit prices everywhere – from the gas pump to the grocery store to the goods and services we need for everyday living. Inflation is also affecting the replacement cost values on houses and barns so it is important to review your insurance policy. If your house or barns are underinsured and […]
I was surprised how quickly I could “find” myself on the internet. I’m happy when Fry’s Equine Insurance shows up but for me personally, I’d rather my personal information stay personal and not go public. Here is a great article from Scambuster(.org). If you’re like most people, you didn’t realize how vulnerable you were to […]
This is an article published by Scambusters(.org). Be sure to talk to those in your family and circle of friends who may be susceptible to a scam. Hundreds of millions of dollars have been lost during the past few years to gift card scams. The worst of it is that the scam is so patently […]
Another great article from Scambusters(.org). Behind every scam, there’s a piece of social engineering — the technique and tactics that con artists use to convince people to give information away or behave out of the ordinary. They develop, or engineer, tricks that are calculated to deceive. If it wasn’t so evil (at least in this […]
Another great article from Scambusters(.org) that might be helpful as we approach another Amazon Prime Day(s). Amazon Prime Day — days (plural), actually — happens later this month and scammers have lined up a host of hacks, con tricks, and frauds to catch out unwary shoppers. The event is being held on June 21 and […]
Recently, Nationwide Insurance released its list of the top preventable insurance claims on farms and ranches in 2019. The following claim types accounted for more than 20,000 claims in one year: 1: Fire To help prevent or reduce the impacts of fires, ensure working fire extinguishers are present in shop areas and on mobile equipment. You […]
CBD, the non-psychoactive element of marijuana and legal extract of hemp is being hailed by many as the wonder drug of the 21st century. But there’s either limited or no evidence of its effectiveness for a wide range of disorders including insomnia and pain relief. Some sellers also outrageously claim it can be used in […]
Did you know that during the current health crisis, you can get free weekly credit reports from the three big reporting agencies — Equifax, Experian, and Transunion? The three just announced they’re extending the free service until April next year. But make sure you go the correct site to get your info: AnnualCreditReport.com. Beware of […]