It’s the holiday season and we’re opening our wallets. Every year, December brings out the best in consumers as well as the worst in charity scams. From big name charities...
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Category Archives: Scams
Older Consumers Targets for Ad Scams
I’m not against making a profit. Not at all. Commerce and profit have been woven into my life since I was a checker (at age 7) at my father’s Ben...
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McQ Media’s Pete Thomson: “In Pursuit of The Truth”
Up until 10 years ago, I didn’t think much about the truth as related to advertising or even our government. Looking back, I think I was like everyone else. I...
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Scam Advertisers: Are Broadcasters Responsible?
Recently in the Dallas-Ft. Worth market, a high profile heating and air conditioning company filed for bankruptcy. In the wake of their financial collapse are several radio stations holding unpaid...
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‘Tis The Season For Charity Scams
Every year at this time, millions of Americans make annual financial contributions to non-profit organizations. Unfortunately, an increasing number of charities in the marketplace are total scams. And equally concerning...
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Nonprofit Scams: Big Disasters Bring Out Bad Charities
The bigger and more tragic the disaster the more likely it is that bad non-profits will be emerging ready to take money from people who want to help. For every...
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