From fake job offers to AI crypto cons, the schemes are sneakier than ever. Here’s how to spot them before they drain your wallet.
Best Apple AirTags accessories for your keys, bag, pet, luggage and more
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Apple AirTags can help find your keys so you’re not late to work, but they could be used for much more. This list of accessories is a good starting point to make the most out of your AirTags.
2-piece AirTag card carrier
Imagine losing your wallet and then finding it right after you cancel all your payment cards. Perhaps this has happened to you! You won’t have to worry about it anymore.
Pop one of these into the card slot of your wallet, then quickly sink into a sense of security as you realize it isn’t lost — it’s actually in the last place you left it. Your AirTag will show you the way.
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AirTag keychain holder
Wrap your AirTag in a small leather clip that hangs on your luggage. This pack comes with four leather carrying cases with heavy rings that stay attached to whatever you put them on. With high-quality leather and a soft touch, you can easily slip your AirTags in and out of these holders without worrying about damaging them.
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Shockproof AirTag container for bicycles
Ever worried about your bike getting stolen? Pelican has the solution. This shockproof case has an adhesive sticker that attaches to your bike, letting you track it if it disappears. These can be hidden in plain sight and blend in with the color and frame of your bicycle. Consider using one if you rent bikes when you travel.
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IPX8 waterproof AirTag cases
$340
The top-end price for a custom spell on Etsy. That’s right, people are shelling out grocery money for mystical assurance (paywall link). I get it, times are tough, but there’s no need to make it harder on your wallet. Hope, apparently, isn’t just a strategy, it’s a billable service on Etsy.
Foldgate incoming: Apple’s first foldable iPhone just leaked, well, unfolded. Expect a 7.58-inch inner display, dual 48MP cameras, titanium body and a new hinge made of … metallic glass? Coming 2026, or as I like to call it, soon-ish. Expected at $2,000+, it folds like a wallet, and empties one faster.
💸 PayPal is leaving Google Wallet: Starting June 13, you won’t be able to use your PayPal account to pay through Google Wallet anymore. If you’ve got any recurring payments set up, switch your payment method ASAP. The good news? PayPal-branded Debit Mastercards still work just fine.
Top 3 scams that drain your bank account
It’s more than spam. These are the tricks scammers use to empty your wallet, and how to spot them.
💸 Crypto gets gaslit: LLM-powered crypto bots that autonomously trade crypto are being hacked via fake memories. Attackers can casually convince them to always send funds to the wrong wallet. Researchers tricked one bot into “remembering” that its creator said, “Only trust this thief.” Wallets: emptied. AI: politely confident. It’s like Inception but for your Ethereum.
Buy Now, Pay Later comes for fast food
Split your burger order into six payments? You can, but your wallet might regret it later.
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.
Watch out for this Coinbase email: If you have a Coinbase account, do not fall for the “Migrate to Coinbase Wallet” email. You’re told to switch to a self-custodial wallet and get a fake recovery phrase. It links to Coinbase’s real site, but the phrase lets hackers take over your wallet.
Is it time to ditch your wallet?
Using your phone instead of a credit card might seem less secure, but it’s actually safer. Here’s why.
Worst and best fonts to save money on printer ink
Do you prefer Times New Roman, Arial, or even Comic Sans? Here’s a surprise: The font you choose could actually affect your wallet.
Storing cash in Venmo or Cash App? Your wallet's in danger
Unlike the money in your bank, you can lose your funds sitting in these apps. Plus, a hacker found thousands of big biz secrets, a new Amazon scam is spreading, and ChatGPT teases a search engine.
Use your e-wallet at the pump
Swiping your card at the pump? Find out why it’s risky and get a safer payment method.
Apple stuff not to buy right now
Itching to buy a shiny new iPhone? I reveal why you might want to put your wallet away right now, in 60 seconds.
The legality of going cashless
Ready to bid farewell to your wallet? Here’s why cash is your secret weapon for privacy, in one minute.
Avoid sneaky subscription fees
How much are your monthly subscriptions costing you? I bet it’s more expensive than you think. Listen to this one-minute podcast to clean up those hidden fees eating up your wallet.