08.28.24 How Safe Are QR Codes? / Avoid Rental Car Toll Fees

QR codes are everywhere, and criminals have found a way to exploit them. Approach with caution and know what to look out for. Also, Clark recently got caught up in a rental car toll issue and tells you how to avoid the toll fee traps that can come with car rentals.  QR Code Scams: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Rental Car Toll Fees: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: 'I'm done scanning': Woman warns of QR code scam that was sent to her doorstep Got a barcode from your utility company to make a payment? That’s a scam Why You Should Never Mail a Check Ascensus Acquires Vanguard’s Small Business Retirement Plans What Can I Do if My HOA Is Doing a Poor Job? NYTimes: Finally, a Way Around Exorbitant Rental Car Surcharges for Tolls How to Avoid Rental Car Toll Fees Drivers Beware: Watch Out for This Toll Notice Scam Fixed Wireless Internet: Using Your Cellular Service Provider for Home Internet The Best Unlimited Hotspot Plans Best Phone Plans: Get Exactly What You Want at the Cheapest Price Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Public.com+Public Investing Disclosure: Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Save more and spend less is more than just a motto for money expert Clark Howard; it’s a way of life. Clark and his crew — Team Clark — are on a mission to empower people to take control of their personal finances by providing money-saving tips, consumer advice, hot deals and economic news to help everyone achieve financial freedom. Clark is a nationally syndicated radio talk show host and a consumer reporter for television stations around the country. His podcast, The Clark Howard Show, receives more than one million downloads each month and is a hub for listeners to get valuable advice on-demand any time. Clark answers questions on the most popular business and consumer topics including; how to buy a cars, financing a home, retirement planning, shopping for insurance and getting the most out of your savings. Join the conversation and submit your question to www.clark.com/askclark . Clark spearheads two free resources — Clark.com and ClarkDeals.com — to encourage consumers to save more, spend less and avoid ripoffs.