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Robocalls on the rise: tips on stopping phony callers

…Anonymous: Automated calls typically show up as “unknown” or “no caller ID,” or they may give you a vague name, such as “Card Member Services.” (But the caller is NOT from your credit card company!) #2: Join the Do Not Call Registry. Getting on the Federal Trade Commission’s Do Not Call Registry doesn’t mean you won’t get robocalls. Tom, who…

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Website Privacy Policy

…you have viewed directly before and after accessing the Site. Financial Data When you donate to CUB/CERF via the Site, your donation information (i.e., your name, address, donation amount, last four digits of your credit card, expiration date of your credit card, and the name and email address of the recipient, if applicable) is encrypted and transmitted via a secure…

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Equifax data breach: What you need to know

…entered Equifax’s computer systems as early as March. Equifax is one of the nation’s three major credit reporting agencies (along with Experian and TransUnion). It gathers and stores information used to create credit scores for consumers doing business with any company that lends money—such as a credit card firm, bank, or mortgage lender. What kind of personal information was exposed…

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Is home phone service really getting better?

…Pros: More mobile than traditional landline and usually cheaper than Internet phone service or cellphone service. Cons: The price is not bad, but there might be reliability issues with this choice. AT&T warns that the service “is not compatible with home security systems, fax machines, medical alert and monitoring services, credit card machines, IP/PBX Phone systems, or dial-up Internet service.”…

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AT&T: Consumer’s Choice plans end Nov. 17

…you live. That means switching to the Local Unlimited Package will increase your monthly rate by 10 percent to 22 percent. Consumer’s Choice Plus costs $16, $19, or $19.70 per month. Switching to the Illinois Complete Choice Basic Plan will increase your monthly rate by 10 percent to 12 percent. Remember that the new plans’ prices are not under a…

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Scott overwhelmed by support from CUB members, staff

…and energy efficiency programs. “Getting back to work quickly was important to me because I had made commitments to several individuals and organizations, either to attend events, or to assist in some other way,” he said. The remnants of Scott’s car after the accident. Scott’s dedication did not go unnoticed. Hundreds of CUB supporters signed a get-well card, and a…

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Buying power from an indie? You may be paying too much.

…represents suppliers. Indeed, some offers come with inducements like gift cards, airline miles and smart thermostats. Others promise 100 percent green energy, meaning that the suppliers purchase special certificates from renewable power producers to offset the conventional power they procure on behalf of their customers. It’s not at all clear, however, that most customers attracted to gift card-style incentives understand…

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Debunking AT&T’s claims of “affordable, often cheaper” phone service

…service uses a “mobile device” to connect a home phone to AT&T’s wireless network. You pay a $45 activation fee, plus $99.99 for the device (if you don’t sign a 2-year contract). AT&T warns that the service “is not compatible with home security systems, fax machines, medical alert and monitoring services, credit card machines, IP/PBX Phone systems, or dial-up Internet…

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CUB’s Five Simple Steps to Lower Phone Bills

…Drop long distance altogether You aren’t required to have long-distance service and, if you don’t make many calls, why pay for something you’re not using? If you need to make a long-distance call, purchase a low-cost pre-paid calling card. they’re available at a variety of major retailers. Use your cellphone Most cellphone plans include free long-distance calling and many people…

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A Caller’s Rules To Live By

…minute, and a $10 “CUB credit” to start. (New Pioneer customers have to pay for service automatically through their credit card for at least six months.) Remember to always read the fine print of any offer to spot hidden fees and key details. If you make very few of these calls, consider dropping long distance and using a prepaid calling…

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