If you own a mobile phone, you have likely received unsolicited (or “SPAM”) text messages, which usually arrive in the form of an advertisement for a product or service unknown to you. Aside from the general a...
We all know that diet pills are full of chemicals, but what about "natural" weight loss supplements? With ingredients like lotus seed and bee pollen, natural weight loss supplements are a safe and effective alt...
On June 9, 2011, Citigroup announced a massive data breach affecting potentially hundreds of thousands of its bankcard customers. The data lost includes consumers’ names, account numbers, email addresses, and ...
An actor will do anything to land a role. Recently, a group of actresses in Los Angeles learned that the hard way by unwittingly participating in a prank intended to cast a fictional film.
The young women be...
Did you get an email from Facebook recently? If so, you might be one of about 6 million users who had their privacy compromised. Apparently, Facebook "accidentally" let slip the personal data of a big chunk of ...
Your dwindling stock pile of Twinkies is about to be replenished. Hostess, the company that filled convenience store shelves with the beloved cream-filled pastries for decades, is back from Chapter 11 bankruptc...
If you've ever felt yourself nodding off at work or school, turns out a little bit of exercise might be better than a shot of caffeine. Recent studies have shown that exercise significantly promotes cognitive a...
It's no secret that the average American diet is pretty high in sugar. Health professionals have been urging the public to cut back on sweets for a while now, but new studies are suggesting that we live longer,...
When we launched Scambook a few weeks ago, we didn’t want to be like other complaint sites. You know which ones we’re talking about. You post a complaint. Rant and rave about being ripped off. And then you ...
For many consumers approaching retirement age, your Social Security benefits will be the cornerstone of your post-income income. Unfortunately, the Social Security Board of Trustees recently announced that star...
July 4th 2013 is almost here and that means it's time to celebrate America with backyard barbeques, fireworks and lots of flag waving. Unfortunately, it also means scammers will try to use your patriotism again...
Researchers found that even when all data was disabled, AT&T reported data usage on the user's bill
Nearly 20 million Americans have data service for their iPhones or iPads through AT&T. Unfortunate...
Could common tips to boost your productivity actually be making you less productive? We all wish we could get more done, so productivity has become one of the most popular topics of discussion on the Internet. ...
Ever use your smartphone to make an electronic check deposit? Many banks have recently introduced this feature; you simply use your smartphone's camera to snap a picture of your check and upload the money into ...
Are you saving up to buy the perfect diamond engagement ring for the lady of your dreams? Well, you might want to find another way to show your devotion.
As it turns out, the diamond engagement ring traditio...
What if someone violated your privacy and you didn't even know it? A data breach can result in identity theft and other financial headaches. Luckily, most consumers receive notification when their private data ...
We've all been in an awkward money situation before. Sometimes it's splitting the check, sometimes it's a group gift. Sometimes it's having a friend or family member ask you to lend them a few clams when you ju...
Did you buy a pair of Skechers Shape-Ups, Tone-Ups, and/or Resistance Runner shoes sometime during the last few years? If so, you might be entitled to part of a recent $40 million class action settlement. These...
Do you know the real signs that someone's drowning? Television and movies have led us to believe that drowning typically involves a bunch of splashing and shouting. In reality, though, the signs of drowning are...
Have you ever found yourself wondering when Facebook would finally get with the hashtag program? When it would join the likes of Twitter, Google+, Tumblr, and...well, just about every other social network? If s...