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In California, can a landlord ask me about my source of income in a rental application?

Yes, but all verifiable sources of income must be considered the same. For example, disability income may not…
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Can a tenant screening company contact people who know me?

Yes, tenant screening companies can interview people who know you, such as neighbors, former employers or…
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Can a store require me to scan my driver’s license to return a purchase?

Yes. Many stores do this to help identify patterns of return fraud and abuse. Read our article for more…
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Do I have to show my ID when I buy something with a credit card?

With Visa and MasterCard, no. They both have rules that limit stores from requiring you to show your ID as a…
Protecting Yourself From Ransomware
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Protecting Yourself From Ransomware

Ransomware is a type of malware that locks the you out of your computer or mobile device—demanding payment…
Keeping Your Phone More Secure
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Securing Your Phone

As phones (and other mobile devices) have become indispensable parts of our lives, it's increasingly…
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What can I do to make calls from telemarketers stop?

To help stop sales calls, you can sign up on the National Do Not Call Registry. Thirty-one days after that…
Skimmers: The Breakdown
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Skimmers: The Breakdown

Often nearly impossible to see, a skimmer is a small device placed in or over a card reader (ATM, gas pump…

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