10 Scams That Are So Common, You're Probably Falling for One

1

EMPLOYERS INSISTING EMPLOYEES NOT TALK ABOUT SALARIES

“Employers insisting that employees not talk about their salaries AND job listings not posting salaries.”

2

CREDIT SCORES

Surely having many loans paid in full in my history would be the best evidence that I'm a safe bet for prospective lenders? But my "credit mix" isn't as nice now since that matters somehow.

3

HIDDEN FEES IN MEDICAL INDUSTRIES

The No Surprises Act somewhat addresses this. Hospitals must list typical service costs online, among other things.

4

SUBSCRIPTION FOR SOFTWARE

“The fact that you cannot just buy software now. You buy a subscription and never actually own anything.”

5

CANCELING A GYM MEMBERSHIP

Try getting rid of your gym contract. Even if your contract is over, some companies won't cancel you until you can show you've moved more than 25 miles away.

6

RESORT FEES AT HOTELS

"I often book rooms in Orlando online, but the expensive resort fee always comes up later. Every time, the $88 room ends up costing $120. Find one for $69, and it will always cost you $120 in the end.

7

TRANSACTION FEES FOR ONLINE BANKING

There are fees for online banking transactions. I fill out the form so that a bank worker doesn't have to, but I'm still charged the same amount."

8

FREE TRIAL AUTO-RENEWAL SUBSCRIPTIONS

"You can't stop the trial during the first seven days. Also, the ones where you can cancel the trial in the middle and it finishes right away."

9

EXTENDED WARRANTY

“Make sure you read the fine print about what’s being covered and what is considered void.”

10

FAKE SALES

“Raise the price of a product a day before they go on sale so that people think they are getting it at a discount.”

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