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Dear Flora: COVID Job Scams
Dear_Flora
Dear Flora,I was laid off from my last job due to COVID-19. Ever since, I've been looking for work, but it's been really hard to get an interview for anything. I've been sending resumes and applications for months, and so far have had three interviews in as many months. One didn't even answer, and the other was an almost immediate rejection. But the third was interesting, and I'm weirded out ... ...more
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Buyer Beware: Online Seed Scams
EnglishMajorLeagues
Have you ever ventured into the weird world of fake seeds? Look online and you'll find an array of ridiculous promises of rainbow tomatoes, blue strawberries, and purple watermelons. Any newbie gardener could get sucked in by the idea of a yard full of multicolored fruits and veggies, featuring the rarest and most beautiful of plants. But alas, these are nothing more than hollow dreams. Seed ... ...more
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Vaccines Don't Work!
Kurt Michael Viviers
Vaccines kill people in the long run if not then and there! Be careful what you use on your family! ...more
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How to Reduce Constant Spam Calls
EnglishMajorLeagues
The phone rings, and you groan. Not again! It must be your tenth spam call today! Well, you're not alone. New estimates suggest that as many as 58 billion spam calls were made last year, and since that's nearly 159 million per day, it's no wonder that your phone seems to only connect to spammers. Legislation like the Traced Act and new features in phones and recent FCC guideline changes are ... ...more
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Natural Diamonds are a Scam
EnglishMajorLeagues
With Valentine's Day coming up in a couple of weeks, I'm excited to see all of my social media feeds light up with blissful couples. Like every year, some of them will proudly show off a newly adorned ring finger, glittering bright enough to make anyone just a LITTLE jealous. Diamond rings are a staple of engagement, but here's the thing: We pay way too much for them. Popular wedding planner ... ...more
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Abbreviating 2020 Leaves You Open to Scams
EnglishMajorLeagues
Picture this: you sign a mortgage contract, and write 1/4/20 as the date next to your signature. A few months go by, and times get tough. Maybe you lose your job, your relationship, or your roommate, but regardless, you miss a few payments. No big deal -- you've got plans to catch up! But then you receive a notice in the mail that you're overdue on over a year's worth of payments! What in the ... ...more