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Yes, people on Medicaid can retain phone benefits when ACP ends
Settlements
Yes, the Ring camera privacy settlement is real
More than 100,000 Ring customers will get refunds via PayPal as part of an FTC settlement. Here’s what Ring customers need to know about receiving their payments.
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No, veterans are not receiving a $3,000 federal stimulus check
An erroneous report and AI-generated search results fueled some of the false claims that the VA is sending out stimulus checks.
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No, veterans are not receiving a $3,000 federal stimulus check
Veterans will not be receiving a $3,000 stimulus check in 2024 from Veterans Affairs. Veterans received a 3.2% cost-of-living adjustment in 2024, not a stimulus chec
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Texts about outstanding toll balances are scams
Toll companies say they do not send personal account information to customers via text.
Scams
Texts about outstanding toll balances are scams
Toll companies say they do not send personal account information to customers via text.
Travel
DOT airline rules require these automatic flight refunds
The DOT announced new rules that require airlines to provide automatic cash refunds for canceled or significantly delayed flights if travelers choose not to rebook.
Travel
Skiplagging may save you money on air travel, but it comes with risks
While it is legal to buy a plane ticket and use its layover as your final destination, airlines can punish you for it.
Travel
No, this viral video showing Ford vehicle ‘safety tests’ isn’t real
A viral video clip appearing to show rear-end crash tests conducted on various Ford vehicle models is actually CGI. We go step-by-step to show you how to VERIFY.
Taxes
No, credit card cash-back rewards are not taxable
With Tax Day fast approaching, VERIFY reader Larry wanted to know if credit card cash-back rewards are taxable. Here’s why they are not.
Taxes
VERIFYING what happens if you don’t file or pay your taxes on time
The IRS penalizes taxpayers for both filing late and paying late. We VERIFY how you can avoid or reduce late penalties and interest.
Student Loans
Emails from ‘Student-Loan Debt Department’ are scams
Did you get an email about debt relief from the “Student-Loan Debt Department” after the White House’s latest debt relief plan announcement? Here’s why it’s a scam.
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