Michael Finney's Consumer Blog

Free Pantene hair products

Transform your hair! Check out Pantene’s new products for free. Finney’s Friday Free Stuff.

>>Click here for a free Pantene sampler

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This giveaway is not conducted by 7 On Your Side. If there are technical problems or issues with the product, concerns should be directed to the offering supplier. 

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Free shredding by Office Depot

Shredding while you wait! Paper Credit cards, file folders… you name it.

Free shredding by Office Depot. Don’t throw it away, shred. Finney’s Friday Free Stuff

>>Full details at OfficeDepot.com

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Free Life jacket trade-ins. Today Only!

The Department of Boating and Waterways (DBW), Radio Disney and the UC Davis Children’s Hospital announces the 11th Annual Life Jacket Trade-In.

The event will be taking place May 28 from 4-6 p.m. at select Sacramento Kohl’s department stores and from 1-3 p.m. at select Sam’s Clubs.

"We want to make sure water enthusiasts are prepared this summer season with serviceable life jackets”, said DBW’s Acting Director Lucia Becerra. “Life jackets are the proven number one way to save a life in the event of a sudden, unexpected accident and can help them keep afloat until help arrives.”

Water enthusiasts are invited to bring their life jackets for inspection by water safety professionals. If a life jacket is found to be unserviceable, a new one of the appropriate size will be given in exchange. Life jackets will be available at each site while supplies last. (One new life jacket per family.)

>>More details on the trade ins at dbw.ca.gov

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Beware of "Beach Babe" malware

Hackers are using sex and Facebook to launch attacks. Newest malware: "Distracting Beach Babes.” This follows last week’s attack, "Sexiest Video Ever.”

Read more: Video scam plagues Facebook users (from Switched.com)

How to save on college housing

Here’s advice for sending your kid to college you may have never heard before: Skip the dorm and buy a house close to the university.

Back when I was in college I had several friends whose parents went that route and then ended up doing very well. Now with the housing collapse there is an opportunity there again.

>>Read the full article at the New York Times

Do a background check on yourself

Amazing! Just what “they” know about you.  Here’s how to do a background check on yourself.

>>Details on background checks at Consumerist.com

Scamsters target job seekers with fees

During these rough economic times scamsters are finding those looking for work are an easy mark.

Conmen are placing ads offering job interviews. When applicants show up they are told they must pay for a background check. The price depends on how much the conman thinks he can get by with, $50 to $100 is not unusual.

Before giving any personal information - much less money - make sure the interviewer has proof he/she actually works for the company they are supposed to be representing. Also background checks of a potential employee is a common cost of doing business and should never be passed on to the job seeker.
 

Can shortened URLs be trusted?

Can you trust the shortened web addresses you see on nearly every tweet? Here’s a video report:

Tuesday Free Stuff: Ritz crackers

Finney's Tuesday Free Stuff. Introducing a new type of Ritz crackers, Cheddar Cheese and Bacon flavored crackerfuls.

Click 'Like' on the Ritz Facebook page to get a sample.

This giveaway is not conducted by 7 On Your Side. If there are technical problems or issues with the product, concerns should be directed to the offering supplier. 

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People with HDTVs watch more TV

People who own a new HDTV spend more time watching it. That's according to The Nielsen Company.

>> Full article: Crystal-Clear, Maybe Mesmerizing