Advertising
We live in a time where we are bombarded by advertisements. It’s down to us to question it.
What about native advertising? What is it? Are you maybe falling for it?
The resources below will not only make you a healthy skeptic, but also make you question sellers. It will also help you stop impulse buying, help you save money and more.
Joey's Gist: Social Media Influencers
Social media influencers are everywhere! Anyone can be an influencer which means anyone can be a scam artist. So how can you trust a social media in…
You're Hired! Oops – There's No Openings!
It's hard to land a government or postal service job. At least that's what many people believe.
What Makes a Source Trustworthy?
Fake News. Newsfeed bubbles. Partisanship. We hear a lot about bias these days, from just about every direction! Isn't it unavoidable? Bias just means…
Ripped Off Because of Your Secret Surveillance Score?
Many businesses use this score (with intimate details) to predetermine your consumer behavior. Reckon this is a way to profit from you, or what?
Fake Online Reviews! Fake Social Media Posts! FTC Nails Two Bad Players...
Devumi, Owner and CEO Settle FTC Charges They Sold Fake Indicators of Social Media Influence;
Cosmetics Firm Sunday Riley, CEO Settle FTC Charges Th…
If Ads Told the Truth?
Here's the truth we tell all ages, all the time.
FoolProof co-founder Walter Cronkite said it this way: "To know the truth you need to know both si…
Your Favorite Celeb Has HOW Many Followers?
Monday, December 9, 10:57 am
Taylor: Look B! My Insta followers > 20,000!
Beth: OMG! 4 Reelz?
Monday, December 9, 11:51 am
Taylor: Up�…
The Lowdown on Super Market-ing
The average American goes grocery shopping between 2-4 per week—is that true for you, too?
When you shop, you come home with more products than…
Think Twice Before You One-Click Purchase
We all love ordering things on Amazon. They're typically cheaper than goods in a brick-and-mortar store, arrive quickly, and we can read lots of revie…
Beware of Offers to Improve Your Credit Score
We've all seen ads from companies that want to help you improve your credit score or to repair your credit. And there are scammers who use this type o…
Every False Claim Is Actually True, According to Recent Ads
Apply our unique blend of coconut extracts daily to trim 1.5 inches from your thighs in 4 weeks. - Coconut Sculpting Cream (Magazine advertisement)
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Is Credit Card Privacy a Delusion?
Data mining is more than just the latest buzzword in a tech-driven society. It's serious business for credit card companies. Credit card usage creates…
Are You Being Manipulated?
Our tech knows how to manipulate our decisions on the web. So what can we do?
Online Profiling: It's Not What You Think. It's Worse!
No, robots have not taken over the planet. But, some online users might think that's the case when they learn how advancements in artificial intellige…
Can't Buy Me Happiness?!
Socialists call for a "society characterized by equal access to resources for all individuals". Multinationals are advertising more goods. Banks are s…
Google Adding More Choices for Managing Your Data
Google has begun rolling out two new choices for managing your data. You will now be able to choose to have your location history and web/app activity…
Are You Teaching Your Kids Bad Money Habits?
Your own spending habits teach your kids money habits, too. Show your kids you think before spending.
Here are some unearthly tips to help your kid…
How "Paid" Kids Are Manipulating Kids Like Yours
This kid needs to talk to you. Now.
It's about your kid's future. This is a Martian thing...
How to Talk to Your Kids About Advertising
Should marketers be shaping your kids' lives? We think not! Here's what to do...
And do you know why Martians absolutely know more about money than…
How to Get Ripped Off When You Shop!
If you are interested in scams, then you'll love the little experiment that Target Stores recently pulled on customers. I say "experiment" since Targe…
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