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Author: Betty Lin-Fisher, Akron Beacon Journal

Money

A woman almost lost thousands to scammers after her email was hacked. How can you protect yourself?

July 20, 2023July 23, 2023Betty Lin-Fisher, Akron Beacon JournalComments Off on A woman almost lost thousands to scammers after her email was hacked. How can you protect yourself?

A woman lost access to her email account and hackers began moving her money around. Here’s how to protect yourself.

Nation

Artificial intelligence now being used in Grandparent Scam. What you need to know

June 27, 2023Betty Lin-Fisher, Akron Beacon JournalComments Off on Artificial intelligence now being used in Grandparent Scam. What you need to know

In a new twist, artificial intelligence is now being used to clone grandkids’ voices in the Grandparent Scam. Here’s how to protect yourself.

Money

Making a big purchase? Read the fine print to avoid ‘gotchas’

June 21, 2023Betty Lin-Fisher, Akron Beacon JournalComments Off on Making a big purchase? Read the fine print to avoid ‘gotchas’

We’ve all signed documents without reading every word. Consumer columnist Betty Lin-Fisher explains why you need to read the fine print.

Travel

Don’t let a dream vacation become a nightmare: How to avoid travel scams

January 14, 2023January 14, 2023Betty Lin-Fisher, Akron Beacon JournalComments Off on Don’t let a dream vacation become a nightmare: How to avoid travel scams

A warm beach vacation sounds inviting during the cold of winter. But make sure to protect yourself so you don’t fall victim to a travel scam.

Money

Car-seat safety rules have changed over the years. Here’s the latest.

November 15, 2022Betty Lin-Fisher, Akron Beacon JournalComments Off on Car-seat safety rules have changed over the years. Here’s the latest.

Think you know proper car-seat safety and installation rules? They’ve changed over the years. Get the latest information.

Travel

Can you safely go on vacation amid coronavirus? And other burning travel questions we asked an expert

July 21, 2020Betty Lin-Fisher, Akron Beacon JournalComments Off on Can you safely go on vacation amid coronavirus? And other burning travel questions we asked an expert

The safest vacation would be to drive someplace, stay in a facility where you’re not aggregated with too many people and enjoy outdoor activities.

Headlines

‘Big Hero 6’s San Fransokyo comes to life at Disneyland

August 31, 2023Eve Chen, USA TODAY

Velocity at what cost? MLB’s hardest throwers keep succumbing to Tommy John surgery

August 31, 2023Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY

Gadget guru or digitally distracted? Which of these 5 tech personalities are you?

August 31, 2023Jennifer Jolly

U.S. Embassy urges Americans to leave Haiti ‘as soon as possible’

August 31, 2023Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY

PCE inflation report: Key measure ticks higher in July. What will the Fed do?

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023Paul Davidson, USA TODAY

USF is building a $340M on-campus football stadium amid concerns academics are being left behind

August 31, 2023AP

At 61, Meg Ryan is the lead in a new rom-com. That shouldn’t be such a rare thing.

August 31, 2023Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY

Iran bans weightlifter for shaking hands, taking photo with Israeli competitor

August 31, 2023Steve Gardner, USA TODAY

Blue supermoon: See photos of the rare moon that won’t happen again until 2037

August 31, 2023Francisco Guzman, USA TODAY

College professor harassed students to quench ‘clown fetish,’ offering extra credit, cash

August 31, 2023Chris Quintana and Colin Campo, USA TODAY
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