Scams

Every week, the Low Income Relief team combs through headlines from around the country to gather all the news that low income Americans need to know into one place. In …

There has been a persistent rumor circulating about a $900 grocery stimulus for seniors. Although this would be a great blessing to seniors on fixed incomes, the rumor isn’t true. …

Thankfully, the debt ceiling nightmare appears to be over! Let’s talk about what this means for low income Americans, as well as some other important news we found this week. National …

Have you seen the new CATO Institute report on SNAP benefits?! In this week’s low income news update, we’re going to review that outrageous report, the proposed SNAP changes in …

If you’ve ever lost your benefits to an EBT scam, then you know it’s a heart-wrenching experience with no good solution. The government typically will not replace lost EBT benefits, …

Several states are still issuing extra food stamps in December 2022! Let’s discuss who is getting extra benefits and when, as well as a few other critical EBT updates that …

Zelle scams are on the rise! It’s more important than ever to know how to recognize a Zelle scam and keep yourself safe from potential predators.What is Zelle? Zelle is …

There are so many scams on Facebook Marketplace nowadays that it’s hard to stay safe. However, for many people, the Marketplace is still the safest and easiest way to get …

Have you ever made purchases on OfferUp?  Do you worry about not getting the item you paid for or being the victim of a scam?  We cover seven common OfferUp …

Afraid of eBay scams? Don’t be – here’s the 7 most common ones that you can learn to avoid!

Have you seen those commercials with average people being surprised with by the Prize Patrol with crazy huge sweepstakes winnings?  Have you ever wondered if Publishers Clearing House scams are out there?  We’ll cover ways to avoid falling for Publishers Clearing House scams!

Venmo scams seem to be more common these days…. learn how to avoid the top 7 scams!

Watch out for these scary EBT scams that will steal your benefits! If you rely on EBT benefits, then you need to know about the new scams popping up across …