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Martin Backhausen | Week 50: Avoid Fake Investment Apps

Week 50: Avoid Fake Investment Apps

Posted on April 28, 2026April 28, 2026 by Martin Backhausen

Hello! Investing apps are great. Scammers fake them. They want your money. You can stay safe. Let’s learn how. Real apps come from trusted companies like Robinhood. Check the app store. Look for reviews. Scammers make fake apps. Don’t share your bank info. Start with $10. Be careful with “quick profit” promises. Scammers lie about…

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Martin Backhausen | Week 49: Save for Charity

Week 49: Save for Charity

Posted on April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 by Martin Backhausen

Hello! Giving to charity is rewarding. You can save for it. It keeps you safe from scams. Let’s start. Set a goal. Maybe $500 for a cause. Divide it by months. For 12 months, save $42 a month. Transfer $10 a week to a savings account. Skip one meal out to find the money. Check…

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Martin Backhausen | Week 48: Avoid Fake Utility Scams

Week 48: Avoid Fake Utility Scams

Posted on April 14, 2026April 14, 2026 by Martin Backhausen

Hello! Utility bills are real. Scammers fake them. They want your money. You can stay safe. Let’s learn how. Real companies send bills by mail or email. They don’t call demanding payment. If someone threatens to cut your power, it’s a scam. Don’t pay over the phone. Check your real bill. Call the number on…

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Martin Backhausen | Week 47: Save for a Wedding

Week 47: Save for a Wedding

Posted on April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 by Martin Backhausen

Hello! Weddings are special. They cost money. You can save for one. It keeps you safe from scams. Let’s start. Set a goal. Maybe $10,000 for a small wedding. Divide it by months. For 24 months, save $417 a month. Transfer $100 a week to a savings account. Skip one meal out to find the…

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Martin Backhausen | Week 46: Avoid Fake Grant Scams

Week 46: Avoid Fake Grant Scams

Posted on March 31, 2026March 31, 2026 by Martin Backhausen

Hello! Grants sound great. Scammers fake them. They want your money. You can stay safe. Let’s learn how. Real grants come from trusted sources like Grants.gov. They don’t ask for fees. Scammers promise easy money. Don’t send money for a grant. Check the source. Be careful with emails. Look for bad grammar. If they rush…

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