10.12.22 Clark Smart Holiday Shipping / Beware the “Pig Butchering” Scam

The Clark Howard Podcast

Clark Howard

Investing, Entrepreneurship, Business

4.6 • 4.9K Ratings

🗓️ 12 October 2022

⏱️ 34 minutes

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While holiday sales abound, including from online retailers, shipping is getting more expensive. Fedex is having serious issues that may affect holiday deliveries - and all carriers are dealing with disruptions. Get Clark’s best advice for holiday shipping. Also, Clark explains the “pig butchering” scam technique via messaging apps. When you respond, you open the door to a slow con. This is happening to people from all walks of life. Learn how it plays. Holiday Shipping Advice: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 The Pig Butchering Scam: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Pirate Ship Review: Pros & Cons of This Cheap Shipping Service Car Rental Insurance: Everything You Need To Know Credit Card Car Rental Insurance: What You Need To Know Best Cash Back Credit Cards: Top Picks for 2022 USAJobs.gov What’s a Pig Butchering Scam? Here’s How to Avoid Falling Victim to One. The #1 Thing You Need To Do Before You Buy a Used Chromebook What Is a Bear Market? Clark.com resources Episode transcripts 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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1:04.3	in all states and situations. It's my pleasure to welcome you to the Clark Howard Show.
1:13.8	Our mission is to serve you and empower you to make better financial decisions in your life.
1:20.0	I've talked about holiday sales are happening now all over the place, including online retailers.
1:29.2	Well, shipping those items to you is getting more expensive. FedEx is having some big issues
1:38.0	that could affect your holiday deliveries. And later, you know about pig butchering scams.
1:45.6	It's the hottest area in scams. It's taken big money from people. We're going to talk about it.
1:53.4	There's actually no pig involved. I want you to know how to be on your guard, protect yourself.
2:01.5	And if somebody you know and love is in the throes of potentially getting scammed,
2:07.6	you'll know the signs of things they tell you to warn them away from getting taken.
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