If you hear the words Bitcoin ATM, hang up

March 27, 2025

If you hear the words Bitcoin ATM, hang up: It starts with a call from someone claiming you or a loved one’s in trouble. They need money, fast. The person on the other end sends a QR code and tells you to rush to a Bitcoin ATM. Any cash you deposit is sent straight to their crypto wallet, for good. You’ll never get your money back.

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How to fix your high streaming bills

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The other day on my national radio show, I mentioned that the average American drops $110 a month on streaming services. Add another $80+ for a solid internet connection, and suddenly old-school cable doesn’t look so bad.

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Creepy data grab and how to make it stop

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400 occupations

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99 percent

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Over 1 million tourists

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Up over 2%

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$7,340/month

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330,000 deaths

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8.2 billion

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