Caregiver clicking like a monkey? Fraud alert on my credit card!

Beware!!!
So, I just heard about the latest scam. People calling to get your bank account number to deposit the government stimulus check into your account! Beware.

We've all been there. My nemesis was Reader's Digest, for such a huge, supposedly reputable multinational company they sure do use scummy tactics.

Rule of thumb - If something sounds too good to be true, it generally is.

Right! Never give CC info for "$1 or $5....", because you KNOW that's not really how much they're hoping to make from you. Whatever it is that you're looking for, you can find it pretty cheaply on Amazon or Ebay. If it's not on Amazon or Ebay, you probably don't need it!

My motto is:
If you have to pay any money to get it, then it’s NOT free.
There is a special place in hell for those who scam and take advantage of others, especially senior citizens.

Minsu,
"Clicking like a monkey" is what my husband says to me whenever I am using the computer in an unwise manner, clicking here and there, curious what this and that does.
Ending up in trouble, he rescues me.

We all know that a monkey cannot use a computer, and would just "click" anywhere on the keys, indiscriminately.

There is even a comic monkey called "Curious George".

Dear Send,
Curious George was 1 of my favorite books growing up. I love that you shared your story. Maybe it will save another clicking monkey! Love, Boots

Remember, it's NOT free if they ask you to pay shipping cost. It's NOT free if they ask for a credit card number

You are right. *No such thing as a free trial.***

I once fell for a similar scam. When I first began to order online, and found how “easy” it seemed to be. Got an AD for some beauty treatment that said free, but wanted my credit card #. Long story short, in extremely fine print it also signed me up to get refills ( a subscription) every month for over $200. each !
It was stressful, took some time to straighten out. I did report it as well. Learned that this is common. They’ll simply change the name of the product and move on to another scam. Be very careful. If something says “free”, beware !

No need to be embarrassed. It happens a lot, and feeling embarrassed only further fuels these crooked companies. Share the story with others in whatever way you can.

By the way, the product that came was an empty container !

I am reluctant to give any business my CC number no matter how legit they appear to be. When RD renewed subscriptions and/or sent me crap after I had cancelled I just ignored the reminders to pay - so sue me you @%#&!