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Ageless Abodes Real Estate Diva Brenda
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It’s not enough to buy or sell a home, it’s also important to maintain and to keep the home from foreclosure. Join Brenda Douglas as she unveils the secrets to transforming any home into an ageless abode in Prince George's County, Maryland. Don't miss out on the latest episodes for a dose of inspiration, insightful interviews, and practical tips about buying or selling a home, investing in real estate, credit repair, finances, housekeeping tips, life hacks, recipes, maintenance tips, DIY projects ideas, gardening advice, remedies and more tips to help make your house a happy home.
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Homebound Challenge: Cash Spending ONLY. No Debit Cards
One swipe can wipe away thousands of dollars. It is much harder to watch money leave from your hand. In this homebound challenge, I invite you make purchases using cash only. Avoid using a debit or credit card.
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Homebound Challenge: Know your Credit Score! Study your Credit Report.
Review your #creditreport, understand what's on the report and know how to increase the #creditscore
Get a FREE annual credit report from Experian, Equifax AND Transunion at https://www.annualcreditreport.com
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⚠️👹 Gift Card SCAM ALERT by Brenda Douglas ⚠️👹
Gift cards are for gifts. Not to be used as a form of payment.
How to Contact Gift Card Companies
Amazon
Call 1 (888) 280-4331 and follow Amazon’s instructions.
Keep a copy of the Amazon gift card or your store receipt.
Visit Amazon’s website to learn about scams.
American Express
Call 1 (877) 297-4438 and follow American Express’s instructions.
Keep a copy of the American Express gift card or your store receipt.
Visit American Express’s website to learn about scams.
Apple, iTunes
Call 1 (800) 275-2273. Say “gift card” to connect with a live representative. Follow Apple’s instructions.
Ask if the money is still on the Apple or iTunes gift card. If so, Apple can put a freeze on it. Ask for your money back.
Keep a copy of the Apple or iTunes gift card or your store receipt.
Visit Apple’s website to learn about scams.
Best Buy
Call 1 (888) 237-8289 and follow Best Buy’s instructions.
Keep a copy of the Best Buy gift card or your store receipt.
Visit Best Buy’s website to learn about scams.
eBay
Chat with eBay customer support, or have a representative call you back.
Keep a copy of the eBay gift card or your store receipt.
Visit eBay’s website to learn about scams.
Google Play
Report the gift card scam to Google.
Ask for your money back. If the money is still on the card, Google can put a freeze on it. If you don’t have a Google account, fill out this form.
Keep a copy of the Google Play gift card or your store receipt.
Visit Google’s website to learn about scams.
MoneyPak
Submit a fraud claim to MoneyPak.
Keep a copy of the MoneyPak card or your store receipt.
Visit MoneyPak’s website to learn about scams.
Call 1 (888) 633-9434 and follow ReloadIt’s instructions.
Keep a copy of the ReloadIt card or your store receipt.
Visit ReloadIt’s website to learn about scams.
Sephora
Call 1 (877) 737-4672 and follow Sephora’s instructions.
Keep a copy of the Sephora gift card or your store receipt.
Visit Sephora’s website to learn about scams.
Steam
Report the gift card scam to Steam through Steam Support.
Keep a copy of the Steam gift card or your store receipt.
Visit Steam’s website to learn about scams.
Target
Call 1 (800) 544-2943 and follow Target’s instructions.
Keep a copy of the Target gift card or your store receipt.
Visit Target’s website to learn about scams.
Vanilla
Call 1 (833) 322-6760 and follow Vanilla’s instructions.
Keep a copy of the Vanilla card or your store receipt.
Visa
Call 1 (800) 847-2911 and follow Visa’s instructions.
Keep a copy of the Visa gift card or your store receipt.
Visit Visa’s website to learn about scams.
Walmart
Call 1 (888) 537-5503 and follow Walmart’s instructions.
Keep a copy of the Walmart gift card or your store receipt.
Visit Walmart’s website to learn about scams.
Don’t see your card on this list? Look for the company’s contact information on the card itself or research online to find out how to reach the card issuer. If you can’t find the contact information or the card issuer doesn’t want to talk to you, report it to the FTC.
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⚠️👹 You've WON a Prize: Senior SCAM ALERT by Brenda Douglas ⚠️👹
If you ever receive a message stating that "You Have Won" PAUSE..... because it might be a scam. Do your research and do not click on any links. The best protection against scams is prevention
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Remote WORK FROM HOME SCAMS: What you Should Know by Brenda Douglas
Evil never sleeps. In the episode, I share a tactic that scammers use to steal your information or money.
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2023 DMV Fall Leaf Collection
The 2023 Leaf Collection Season is underway. FInd information about the leaf collection process in your city.
DMV (DC, MD, VA) Leaf Collection Information
Montgomery County https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dot-highway/leaf/
Bowie, MD https://www.cityofbowie.org/377/Leaf-Collection
Hyattsville, MD https://www.hyattsville.org/933/Leaf-Collection
Greenbelt, MD https://www.greenbeltmd.gov/government/departments-con-t/public-works/trash-recycling/leaf-collection
District Heights MD, https://www.districtheights.org/public-works/pages/limb-leaf-collection
Laurel, MD https://www.cityoflaurel.org/dpw/refuse/leaf-vacuum-collection
Riverdale Park, MD https://www.riverdaleparkmd.info/our_town/public_works/leaf_collection.php
New Carrollton, MD - https://www.newcarrolltonmd.gov/government/departments/public_works/leaf_pickup
Mt Rainier, MD https://www.mountrainiermd.org/departments/public-works/curbside-leaf-collection
College Park, MD - https://www.collegeparkmd.gov/203/Special-Collections#curbsideleaf
Chevy Chase, MD - https://www.townofchevychase.org/126/Leaf-Collection
Takoma Park, MD - https://takomaparkmd.gov/government/public-works/curbside-collection-services/yard-waste-and-fall-leaf-collection/
Cheverly, MD - https://www.cheverly-md.gov/public-works/news/leaf-collection-schedule
Upper Marlboro, MD –
https://www.uppermarlboromd.gov/administration/public_works/bulk_&_yard_waste.php#:~:text=Every%20Monday%20%26%20Thursday%2C%20our%20Public,weighing%20less%20than%2025%20lbs.
Virginia
https://www.alexandriava.gov/LeafCollection
https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Recycling-and-Trash/Residential/Organics-Waste/Leaf-Collection/Leaf-Collection-Schedule
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FF535TD651M
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/publicworks/recycling-trash/leaf-collection-dates
2024 Ban on Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
DC- https://dcist.com/story/21/11/22/dc-gas-leafblower-ban-final-fall-rebate/
MD- https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb0934?ys=2022RS
VA - https://www.ffxnow.com/2022/09/01/with-fall-nearly-here-fairfax-county-has-been-phasing-out-gas-leaf-blowers/
Washington DC, https://dpw.dc.gov/service/leaf-collectionhttps://dpw.dc.gov/release/mayor-bowser-kicks-leaf-collection-program-encourages-residents-compost-holiday-pumpkins-a-0
Maryland
Prince George’s County - https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/waste-recycling/residential-collections/curbside-composting/yard-trim-collection
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