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COVID Stimulus Check Update

If you haven’t yet received a stimulus payment, you may still be able to submit your information online to receive it this year. But, make sure you do it before the October 15th deadline! On this week’s #TrackYourTreasureTuesday, we’ll go over what you need to know to get your money quickly! Read More…

Real or Scam: Mall Surveyor Job Ad

It’s hard to tell real job offers from scams, especially if they’re non-traditional jobs like surveying! In this week’s #fraudfriday edition, we’re taking a look at a job posting that is asking for a Mall Surveyor to determine if it’s legitimate or not.
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Why Passive and Residual Income are Important

It is possible to earn residual or passive income – and it is well worth the effort needed to set up. The formula for becoming financially free is to have your passive (or residual) income surpass your monthly expenses. Once you can cover your monthly expenses with income that requires little to no effort on your part, you can spend your time doing anything other than punching a clock! Read More…

Should You Give Out Your Social Security Number?

Mystery Shopping may sound a little too good to be true, so it makes sense that you’ll want to protect your private information, like your social security number. But, mystery shopping is a job – and companies need to pay you! In this episode, we discuss alternatives to giving out your SSN so you can stay protected. Read More…

Real or Scam: Mystery Shopping Walmart

It can be difficult to figure out if a job offer is legitimate or not…especially for mystery shoppers! This week, in our #FraudFriday edition, we break down a very looong and specific job offer to determine if this job offer for Mystery Shopping is real, or if it’s a scam. Read More…

COVID and Your Credit Score

COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on our financial security, to the point where many people may need to rely on credit cards to cover basic necessities. Drawing on experience from the 2008 financial crisis, learn what may be coming down the pike and how the current crisis can effect your credit score – even through no fault of your own! Read More…

Is Shadow Shopper a Scam? (Updated!)

This video is a follow-up to the most viewed article on WorkatHomeFAQ.com: https://www.workathomefaq.com/is-shadow-shopper-a-scam, where I talk about the most well-known Mystery Shopping scheduling service, Shadow Shopper. Sadly, due to COVID-19, Shadow Shopper has closed their doors.
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Would You Recognize This Scam on CNBC?

Anyone can design a website to look like a company that you know. It’s quite simple to steal the look, logos, and fonts – which makes it tricky when you’re trying to figure out if it’s legitimate or not. In this episode, we look at a CNBC-spoofed site – and go over some tricks to help determine scam websites.
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Unclaimed Money: Go Get Yours!

With so many people trying to stretch the dollar during COVID-19, it might be good to find out if you have unclaimed security deposits, un-cashed checks, or refunds waiting for you in your state’s “unclaimed property” division! Learn how to check where this money may be located. Read More…