02.20.23 Increased Fraud Requires Vigilance / HOTELS: What To Check Out Before Check In

One major key to financial freedom is avoiding ruinous fraud. Recent reporting shows ponzi schemes up 70% over the year, so it’s vital to be aware of what’s coming at you through various channels. Clark’s primer on what to look out for includes incoming alerts and what NEVER to click on. Also, hotel brand consistency has given way to sales considerations in the industry overall, devaluing brands. Know what this means for you when booking a hotel.  Fraud Prevention: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 What’s In A Hotel Name? Nothing: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show Barrons.com: Ponzi Schemes Surged in 2022. Many Involved Crypto. WPO - Friend or fraud: Seven ways to spot a Ponzi scheme, and other scams NYTimes: Retirees Are Losing Their Life Savings to Romance Scams. Here’s What to Know. ArsTechnica-Mysterious leak of Booking.com reservation data is being used to scam customers Worried about crypto exchange losses? Don’t pay money for “help” recovering money 5 Steps To Getting a Good Deal on a Hotel Room Scott's Cheap Flights | Save Up to 90% on Flights [The Washington Post] Expensive flights are here to stay, but there’s good news Top Travel Deals - Clark Howard Clark.com resources Episode transcripts 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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Save more and spend less is more than just a motto for money expert Clark Howard; it’s a way of life. Clark and his crew — Team Clark — are on a mission to empower people to take control of their personal finances by providing money-saving tips, consumer advice, hot deals and economic news to help everyone achieve financial freedom. Clark is a nationally syndicated radio talk show host and a consumer reporter for television stations around the country. His podcast, The Clark Howard Show, receives more than one million downloads each month and is a hub for listeners to get valuable advice on-demand any time. Clark answers questions on the most popular business and consumer topics including; how to buy a cars, financing a home, retirement planning, shopping for insurance and getting the most out of your savings. Join the conversation and submit your question to www.clark.com/askclark . Clark spearheads two free resources — Clark.com and ClarkDeals.com — to encourage consumers to save more, spend less and avoid ripoffs.