Not long ago, new kinds of jobs appeared: app-based gig work. They include jobs like dog walking on Rover, Taskrabbit work, ...

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The Northlake Police Department issued a warning about a new scam at gas stations that is low tech, but effective. Known as a "screw scam," Northlake police said scammers jam a small screw into the ...

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Criminals are inserting screws in gas pump nozzle holders to keep transactions open after customers drive off, allowing the criminals to get free fuel. In May 2026, social media users, news media ...

According to the FTC, fraud losses hit $15.9 billion in 2025. Imposter scams led in sheer number of reports, but investment scams caused the steepest financial damage. This voice experience is ...

Amid a cooling job market and higher living costs, TaskRabbit is seeing renewed demand, according to CEO Ania Smith, who said the platform remains a meaningful income source. Smith cited TaskRabbit ...

Amid a cooling job market, Taskrabbit’s CEO is highlighting the platform’s strong earning potential for job seekers. Amid a slowing job market, side-hustle platforms are seeing renewed demand, with ...

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