If you are thinking about donating your car for a tax credit, think carefully before you donate to a heavily-advertised group which may not be what it seems. Kars4Kids gets low ratings from charity watchdogs for its costly advertising and for "disguising the purpose" of donations, and has been investigated by the Attorneys-General of several states. The catchy jingle is … [Read more...] about Scam Alert: Kars4Kids
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Tax Refund & Stimulus Scams to Avoid
Scam alert: Beware of tax refund and stimulus scams that could cost you the money to which you are entitled. Stimulus checks of up to $1,200 are being sent now. And the April 15 tax filing deadline has been moved to July 15 this year, which also gives the fraudsters behind tax refund scams another 90 days, too. Beware of scams via email, text or phone by scammers claiming … [Read more...] about Tax Refund & Stimulus Scams to Avoid
NYC Update: Scams to Avoid Now
An emergency such as the Coronavirus pandemic brings out the best in most of us, and - unfortunately - the worst in others. The bad guys are multiplying like a virus to take advantage of the headlines to prey on the frightened and the unsuspecting. Seniors especially are being targeted. Beware of Coronavirus scams and stimulus payment scams by email, … [Read more...] about NYC Update: Scams to Avoid Now
Scam Alert: Tax Preparation Services
Scam Alert: April 15 will be here before you know it. NYC is one of the few cities with a Bill of Rights regarding tax preparation services. Protect yourself from fraud, identity theft, and unnecessary costs by knowing your rights, which includes receiving a copy of the rules before beginning any discussion with a tax preparation service. These are smart rules to … [Read more...] about Scam Alert: Tax Preparation Services
NYC Free: IRS Tax Prep and Filing at NYPL
April 15th will be here before you know it. Once again in 2020, you can get FREE assistance with filing your taxes through April 15th at The New York Public Library (NYPL) neighborhood branches throughout Manhattan, Bronx and Staten Island, from AARP volunteers certified by the IRS. The FREE tax prep service is open to anybody, whether or not you are 50+ and … [Read more...] about NYC Free: IRS Tax Prep and Filing at NYPL
Scam Alert: Times Square New Year’s Eve Parties
Scam Alert: Don't get ripped off by bogus Multiple Venue/Pay-One-Price/All Access passes for New Year's Eve parties and events around Times Square. You are not likely to get past NYPD security lines to get to more than just one event on the list, and since these passes are probably counterfeit, you'll be turned away at the event door. Do not end 2019 and start 2020 be … [Read more...] about Scam Alert: Times Square New Year’s Eve Parties
Get Naloxone Without a Prescription & Save a Life
Save a life. Get Naloxone without a prescription, and be prepared to save a life this holiday party season. NYC pharmacies now offer the life-saving drug without a prescription, to reverse the effects of a heroin or other opioid overdose. Naloxone also is available FREE at community-based drug overdose prevention programs in New York City and New York State.. The opioid … [Read more...] about Get Naloxone Without a Prescription & Save a Life
Starbucks Happy Hour Half Off Frappuccino
Once again, Starbucks is making spring afternoons a littler cooler and sweeter with its Happy Hour promo. From May 5 to May 14, get half off any Frappuccino blended beverage. The deal is open to all customers, 3pm to 6pm, regardless of how you pay, or whether you have a Starbucks loyalty card or app. It’s a cheap opportunity to enjoy one of the seasonal Frappuccinos, or … [Read more...] about Starbucks Happy Hour Half Off Frappuccino
Scam alert: Handy app house cleaners
Scam alert: The NYPD is warning New Yorkers about using the house-cleaning app Handy, after logging dozens of recent robberies by house cleaners hired through the service. Handy says it background-checks and vets all workers hired, but that should not make you forget the basic rule that letting strangers into your home, especially when you are not at home - simply - is not … [Read more...] about Scam alert: Handy app house cleaners
New Year’s Eve 2017 scam alert
Scam Alert: Don't get ripped off by bogus Multiple Venue/Pay-One-Price/All Access passes for parties and events around the New Year's Eve in Times Square. You might not be able to get past NYPD security lines to get to one or more of the events on the party list, much less all of them. Maybe even none of them. SEE ALSO Make your wishes part of the confetti on New Year's … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve 2017 scam alert
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