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Week of April 14, 2025
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Mouse Print*-- Hackers Are Trying to Break Into Your Accounts -- See the Proof!

mouse print Every so often, MrConsumer gets an unrequested email from Microsoft with a six-digit security code to login into my account. Usually that happens when *I* am trying to access a Microsoft site, but recently, I get these codes unrequested. What's going on? Answer: someone is trying to break into my account! We'll show you how to check if crooks are trying to access your account. That story is in Mouse Print* this week.

Don't Fall for These 10 Nutrition Myths

Nutrition Facts Leading nutrition experts say that too many people believe a whole bunch of old wives' tales about certain foods. For example, canned vegetables are always less nutritious than fresh. Or, that plant milk is healthier than dairy milk. Or, that white potatoes are bad for you.

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What to Buy Now (or Wait) Because of Tariffs

shopping bags While the reciprocal tariffs have been postponed for 90 days, other recently established ones of 10% - 25% are in effect, along with the 145% one on China. So what should you do? From groceries to tech and clothing to furniture and cars, here's advice on whether you should buy now to save money.


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No One Is Sending You a Real Diamond Ring

A package arrives from Amazon, and inside is what looks like a real diamond ring that you did not order. It even comes with a certificate of authenticity. Don't believe it and don't scan the barcode. It's a scam.


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Bargain of the Week

Apple iPhone 13 with 3 Months Unlimited Service - $165

Total Wireless, a sub-brand of Verizon, is offering a brand new (not refurbished) iPhone 13 (128-GB) with unlimited service for three months for only $165 taxes and fees included. As presented on their website, the phone is free when purchasing three months of their $55 unlimited service. This model is from 2021 since Apple is nowing selling iPhone 16's. But what an unbelievable deal this is because the phone unlocks automatically after 60 days, and then you can use it on almost any US carrier. The catch is you have to transfer an existing number to them -- they will not assign a new cell number. For comparison, Best Buy sells new iPhone 13's for $549 and Target sells used ones for the same price -- and neither one includes three months of service! This deal is so good, MrConsumer bought one himself! Additional note: you have to go through an ID verification process on your current cellphone requiring a picture of your driver's license and a live photo of yourself. ++

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Car Maintenance Checklist

How often should you balance your tires or change your spark plugs? What about flushing your car's coolant? Consumer Reports offers this time table for common car maintenance issues.

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