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The Clark Howard Podcast

04.09.24 An Opportunity For Dog Lovers / Beware Tech Imposter Scams

The Clark Howard Podcast

Clark Howard

Entrepreneurship, Investing, Business

4.65.2K Ratings

🗓️ 9 April 2024

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

During the pandemic, many people decided to buy or adopt a dog. Due to changing circumstances, many former “pandemic puppies”  are now in need of homes, presenting an opportunity for would-be pet owners. Also today, scams have morphed over the decades and exploded with technology. It pays to be savvy to the latest permutations of tech imposter scams. Pandemic Puppies Fill Shelters: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Tech Scams: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Survey: 91% of dog owners have experienced financial stress over the cost of pet ownership - USA Today       Clark.com - Is Pet Insurance Worth It? 10 Things Homeowners Insurance Doesn't Always Cover Discover Free Checking Account - No Fee Cashback Debit The Safer Way To Use Your Debit Card New tech support scammers want your life savings Never move your money to “protect it.” That’s a scam What’s a verification code and why would someone ask me for it? Will your bank or investment fund stop a transfer to a scammer? Probably not Did you get a call or text about a suspicious purchase on Amazon? It’s a scam 16 of the Best High-Yield Online Savings Accounts What Is a SEP IRA and Who Is Eligible? Best Investment Companies for Investors in 2024 Southwest - Transferable Flight Credits Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

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0:25.4

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0:29.3

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0:36.2

But those are signs that perhaps you should pop into spec savers and get their eyes tested. Book your kids an appointment at spec savers today for a free eye test and free glasses.

0:45.0

Sadly there's nothing we can do about the nose picking, losing just one sock, saying why,

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saying why again and again.

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0:55.1

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0:58.2

See online or in store for details. It's great to have you here on the Clark Howard Show. You know, our mission is to serve you with advice and information and guidance that empowers you to make better financial decisions in your life.

1:17.0

You know, during the pandemic, it even became a phrase, the pandemic puppy. A lot of people were lonely, they a and the adoption places were really short of dogs during COVID.

1:36.0

Now that whole thing has reversed and a lot of the owners are feeling

1:41.8

pinched financially or their lives have changed.

1:45.1

I want to talk about the implications of that.

1:49.2

And later, I want to share with you some of the common tech scams that are being used today to steal your money.

1:57.0

There are many different wrinkles to the scams, but there are some common themes that you need to know and be aware of.

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