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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 44: Avoid Fake Healthcare Scams

Week 44: Avoid Fake Healthcare Scams

Posted on March 17, 2026March 17, 2026 by Martin Backhausen

Hello! Healthcare is important. Scammers fake it. They want your money. You can stay safe. Let’s learn how. Real healthcare comes from trusted providers. Check your insurance. Look for covered doctors. Scammers sell fake plans. Don’t share your insurance info. Be careful with “cheap medicine.” Scammers sell fake drugs. That’s a crime. Use trusted pharmacies….

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Martin Backhausen | Week 42: Avoid Fake Travel Scams

Week 42: Avoid Fake Travel Scams

Posted on March 3, 2026March 3, 2026 by Martin Backhausen

Hello! Travel is exciting. Scammers fake deals. They want your money. You can stay safe. Let’s learn how. Real deals come from trusted sites like Expedia. Check the website address. Fake sites look real. Scammers steal your info. Don’t book through random emails. Go to the real website. Use a credit card. It’s safer. Be…

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Martin Backhausen | Week 41: Save on Insurance

Week 41: Save on Insurance

Posted on February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 by Martin Backhausen

Hello! Insurance protects you. It can cost less. You can save money. It keeps you safe from scams. Let’s start. Check your policies. Car, health, home. Compare prices online. Use sites like Progressive or Geico. Ask for discounts. Maybe you drive less. That saves money. Bundle car and home insurance. It’s cheaper. Be careful with…

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