When you’re a kid watching cartoons, some of the most reliably comedic moments come when characters realize they’ve been hoodwinked. Depending on the character, the result may be an exaggeratedly…
EDD fraud has become a big headline maker, with California leading the nation in bogus unemployment claims. Read our quick explainer to learn why it’s happening, what to do if a fraudulent claim has been made in your name, and what kind of penalties state courts can impose on the criminals.
Nobody likes paying taxes; it’s just one of those things that has to be done. Besides, there’s often the prospect of a nice refund to invest or to spend on…
Jellyfish are remarkable creatures. The blob-like main body isn’t especially large in most cases, but their fine, filament-like tentacles can cover a crazy-huge area. In the case of the lion’s…
This article was updated in March 2024 by Cyrus Grant. Here’s a quick thought experiment: take a moment to visualize the perfect victim for identity theft. Who do you picture? …
Finding yourself the victim of identity theft can be a really traumatizing experience. According to the nonprofit Identity Theft Resource Center’s 2021 Consumer Aftermath study, more than 80% of respondents…