Terri Dickerson
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Watch your bank statements carefully
A Hayden reader called to suggest that we look at our bank statements carefully to make sure all the listed tran...
Consumer Gal: King of consumer complaints
You guessed it: customer service
True story: You can buy unclaimed packages
Websites offer unclaimed merchandise for sale.
Consumer Gal: Who gets scammed — and why
Victims' state of mind key to bad guys winning.
Consumer Gal: Don’t carry these things in your wallet
Some things are better left in a safety deposit box.
Do credit inquiries negatively impact your credit rating?
Consumer Gal
How to shop online safely
Tips can protect you and your private info.
Slam the door on these scams
Door knockers sometimes don't deliver what's promised.
CONSUMER GAL: Navigating free trials on the internet
When something we want is dangled in front of us with a free sign it can be quite enticing.
CONSUMER GAL: Supply chain issues and new cars
Those in the market for a new car may have noticed there is a shortage of new cars on the market.
Avoid SIM card swapping
Consumer Gal passes along vital tips to North Idahoans.
Consumer Gal: Inside the Social Security increase
Good news is a big increase; bad news is the reason for the increase.
Employment Development Department is bogus
The fraudsters are busy, so beware!
Limit the info you share with retailers
A Post Falls reader recently visited his local Walgreens and was surprised when the clerk asked for and then scanned his driver’s license.
A weak password can cripple you
One problem most of us have with setting up passwords is we want to create a quick and easy to remember password but this may not be our best strategy if the...