Author: Missy Kellor

Welcome to the new Stevens Point retail space

by on October 17, 2019 0 comments
TDS’ first retail space in Central Wisconsin is officially open!  The TDS Fiber storefront in Stevens Point is a place where you can get face-to-face help, sign up, and sample what TDS Fiber has to offer. The store is located at 3296 Church Street and you are welcome to come in during regular store hours Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and every other Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Not-so-free trials and tribulations

by on September 19, 2019 0 comments
Depending on who is offering the free item, it’s totally okay to give the product a try. But some dishonest companies will use fake endorsements and bury the terms of their “free trial” offers in fine print (or not disclose them at all). Their real goal is lock you into recurring payments and rob you blind. Find out what to watch for and how to file a complaint if you got taken for a ride.
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How to search and find your digital footprint

by on September 12, 2019 3 comments
You’ve heard over, and over (and over) how you should do your best to protect your privacy and what you share online. Even if you’re thinking, “I’m not really a private person, so I don’t care what’s out there” —you really should. The more information that’s publicly available, the easier it is to create a good scam.
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Put the brakes on car scams

by on July 15, 2019 0 comments
You can buy practically anything online (seriously, what CAN’T you buy online?), but when purchasing a big-ticket item like a used car, you need to be extra careful. The FTC is reporting that scammers are taking customers for a ride by “selling” vehicles they don’t have or don’t own.
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