Scammers Are Promising Free Government Money: Don't Fall For It
The promise sounds tempting. That is exactly why scammers keep using it.
Authorities are warning that messages promising “free money” from the government are often scams, especially when they arrive by text, email, ads, or websites.
The government does not offer free money or grants for personal needs, USAGov says. Legitimate federal assistance programs do exist, but they have eligibility rules, application steps, and deadlines.
The Federal Trade Commission issued similar guidance warning consumers about fake government grant scams that promise money for bills, education, home repairs, deb…
Popsicles Recalled In 4 States, Including NY, After FDA Inspection Finds Allergen Concern
A freezer-case favorite is being pulled from stores over allergy concerns.
De Dios’s Ice Pops II LLC, of Paterson, New Jersey, announced the voluntary recall on Tuesday, May 27, for 3.7-ounce packages of D’Dioses Fruit Pops, according to a company announcement posted by the US Food and Drug Administration.
The popsicles may contain undeclared milk, Yellow No. 5, Red No. 40, pecans, and pistachios, according to the notice.
People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to those ingredients risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they eat the recalled products.
The recalled pro…
Walmart Offering 30-Minute Deliveries Amid Growing Competition: Here's Where
Walmart is speeding up its delivery options in dozens of cities as the retail giant faces stiff competition to get items to customers faster.
Customers in 33 US markets can now get eligible orders delivered in 30 minutes or less, Walmart announced in a news release on Thursday, May 29. The expanded service is available in several cities across the Northeast.
Shoppers can order from more than 100,000 eligible items, including groceries, baby essentials, household supplies, pet food, electronics, medicine, and prescriptions.
"Customers are looking for faster, easier ways to get wha…
