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Spotlight May 2022

This month we highlight podcasts about home buying and the impacts of rising interest rate from NPR.

Spotlight April 2022

This month we highlight videos about laundry money wasters, decluttering & where to unload the clutter from Consumer Reports.

Spotlight March 2022

This month we highlight podcasts about inflation, our credit score system, and algorithms choosing for us from Marketplace.

Spotlight February 2022

This month we highlight podcasts about charity fraud, vacation home rental scams, and pet scammers from AARP's The Perfect Scam podcast.

Spotlight January 2022

This month we highlight videos with 30-Second Privacy fixes from Consumer Reports.

Spotlight December 2021

This month we highlight videos with holiday online shopping tips from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

Spotlight November 2021

This month we highlight videos with tips for lowering your heating bill and shopping at dollar stores from Consumer Reports.

Spotlight October 2021

This month we highlight podcasts on explaining the social safety net and Social Security is not going broke from Marketplace.org.

Spotlight September 2021

This month we highlight podcasts on a checklist for apartment hunting and teaching your kids about money from NPR.

Spotlight August 2021

This month we highlight podcasts on disguising rising food prices and what smart devices are learning about us from Marketplace.

Spotlight July 2021

This month we highlight videos on replacing your tires, printers and printer ink from Consumer Reports.

Spotlight June 2021

This month we highlight podcasts on smart devices and fake news from Marketplace.org.

Better Than the Best Netflix Series!

And it stars you... An original FoolProof Production: How to Worry Less About Money. #1 in the "Top 10 TV Programs in the USA"

Scammers Feast on Trust

In your search for cost-saving ways to prepare for a festive gathering, know that holiday hucksters are preparing a menu of their own – a buffet of deceitful deals for unsuspecting shoppers.

What's Not to Like About Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

Nothing is what it is was like, when it comes to AI and information and data. If you like roaming the web, this video is for you...

Your DNA Is Impacting Your Spending!

Your spending habits today were partly formed back in the caveman days... Talk about old habits dying hard! Start economizing now with the help of this video.

Robocallers Are So 1984. But Robotext Scammers Are Real!

Telemarketing companies and scammers have been automating their calls for years. Next-gen swindlers manipulate similar technology to send text messages, allowing them to empty bank accounts faster than ever.

Is Too Much Screen Time Bad for Your Kids?

To be frank, too much screen time can really harm your child. But you can do something, with help from FoolProof and FairPlay. Start by watching our video...

Spotlight October 2023

This month we highlight podcasts about crypto and check washing scams from AARP’s The Perfect Scam.

Make Activity Tracker Tricksters Sweat It Out

Activity tracker: the way scammers now use them to shimmy their way into the lives of unsuspecting consumers is cutting-edge.

Spotlight September 2023

This month we highlight podcasts about a new income-based student loan repayment plan and is your money stored in a bank from NPR.

Experts Agree:

You Can Trust Ads!

A Chat GPT Primer—And Warning

Chat GPT is a powerful AI language model that can help with a wide range of tasks. But scams lure on the horizon, too!

Can You Get Scammed with Your Payment App?

If you're buying or selling something and you use your payment app, chances are you may get scammed. Get the lowdown here...

Identifying Spam Accounts

The good and the really bad about "spam" accounts online. What do you need to look out for?

Sink Student Loan Scams as Payment Freeze Thaws

Paul graduated from college five years ago with $40,000 in student loan debt. While scrolling through emails on his laptop, he eyes a notification that piques his interest.

Spotlight August 2023

This month we highlight videos about items you might not know expires, saving money on home and car insurance from Consumer Reports.

Are You Addicted to Your Phone?

Join the club! Unfortunately, most of us are... So how do you put a stop to that? Start with this video...

FoolProof & Walter Cronkite

"The FoolProof Foundation believes there is a fundamental flaw in the teaching of financial literacy."

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Have You Ever Been Ripped Off, or Scammed...

Fell for a sales pitch that hurt you? Racked up enormous debt (without knowing it)?

Your experience can help others (and help yourself too)!

We are looking for people who've been hurt financially, in any consumer transaction, and that are willing to share their stories (even anonymously). Our aim is to gather hurtful financial experiences, so others won't step in the same trap.

If your story is featured, you’ll receive a $50 gift card to either Google Play or the Apple Store!!!

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