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24 episodes
since Sept. 14, 2020
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Last month, I was invited to be a guest on the “Westfield Council on Aging (COA) Presents “television show with host Harry Rock to discuss "Scams and Shams." The segment is being described as an "eye opener" by many of its viewers and I was asked to include the audio on this pod…

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Because the original episode recorded in 2022 has been the most listened to episode of The Consumer Toolbox podcast, and considering the growing trend of the Buy Now Pay Later plans, I thought to bring it back alive with some new comments for you to consider.  I'm still confident saying that B…
National Consumer Protection Week 2024 (March 3 to March 9) is a annual event dedicated to consumers by advocates and government entities.  With the Federal Trade Commission recent report of fraud in 2023, you will want to listen to this episode.  I’m not one to sugarcoat, ignore or undermine impor…
Advertisements for Debt Relief are coming to us from every angle. We hear them on the radio, see them on television, and on posters and newspaper ads. In fact, they are becoming just as overwhelming as the debt ratio most consumers are now facing. This episode will explain how the debt relief and d…
Smart devices are good but your privacy is better. Why does this matter? Because smart devices pry on your privacy. However you have options, if you take the time to take action to protect it. It's all in the settings. So before you sit to watch tv, for instance, you're going to want to l…
Medical data breaches are on the rise. This is a major concern because it impacts our medical records and could potentially put our health, not just our personal and financial information at risk. What most consumers don't know is that medical identity theft can have long-term effects on our m…
We've been hearing about it more every day. It's the new way of shopping without paying for it with cash or a credit card. It's called Buy Now, Pay Later. But did you know that it's actually a loan that may or may not help your credit. There's no doubt that it is a convenie…
This week I will join the Federal Trade Commission to help promote Identity Theft Awareness Week. I invite you to participate!With identity theft continuing to be on the uptick, there are two important and free steps for you to take to protect yourself from becoming a victim of identity theft. The …
This week is Data Privacy Week. It's a new year and it's time for consumers to take control of their data and own their privacy!As consumers, our lives are intertwined each and every day from online shopping to using social media to engage with others. While the digital world affords us m…
Hi Listeners!I'm back. Sorry for the long hiatus. Listen to this episode to hear of the "not-so-welcomed" issues I was dealing with these past few months. You will soon discover that I, although a well-versed consumer advocate, can have consumer disputes and issues. I will share with…
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