10.22.24 SCAM WARNING: Fake Credit Card Text Alerts / SAVE On Eating Out

The Clark Howard Podcast

Clark Howard

Business, Investing, Entrepreneurship

4.6 • 5.2K Ratings

🗓️ 22 October 2024

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

Our Consumer Action Center is getting a lot of calls about a growing text message scam that appears to be from your credit card company. Know how to spot it so you don’t get taken. Also, Clark shares some ways restaurants at all levels are exploring ways to cut costs. Know what to look for to save more on dining out, including smaller portions for less money. Credit Card Text Scams: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 SAVE MORE Eating Out: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Scam: Think Twice Before You Respond to This Credit Card Alert Home Title Lock: Is It the Same As Home Title Insurance? What Is Owner's Title Insurance and Do You Need It? Costco Travel: 5 Things To Know Before You Book Travel Insurance: What You Need To Know Before You Buy Axios: Diamond math What Does a Home Warranty Cover and Is It Worth The Money? 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	This podcast is brought to you by Progressive Insurance.
0:02.7	Do you ever think about switching insurance companies
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0:18.8	Visit progressive.com after this episode to see if you could save. Progressive Casualty Insurance Company and Affiliates.
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0:32.8	You need to be all in.
0:34.4	At constant contact, we have the digital marketing tools you need
0:37.2	to get the word out, close the sale, raise the funds,
0:40.3	and gather a community around this thing you've built.
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1:07.0	You know, our mission is to serve you with advice and information that empowers you so you make better financial decisions in your life.
1:16.4	We get so many calls to our Team Clark Consumer Action Center about scams.
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