Terry Ambrose https://terryambrose.com/ Home of Mysteries with Character Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:04:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://terryambrose.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cropped-Whodunnit-Logo-32x32.jpg Terry Ambrose https://terryambrose.com/ 32 32 The Great Easter Bunny Scam: A PR Masterclass https://terryambrose.com/2026/04/the-great-easter-bunny-scam-a-pr-masterclass/ https://terryambrose.com/2026/04/the-great-easter-bunny-scam-a-pr-masterclass/#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:04:09 +0000 https://terryambrose.com/?p=43872 Let’s be real: who wants to admit they’ve been scammed on Easter? Not me! But after writing scam tips since 2012, I can’t let a little thing like a major holiday get in the way, so ’m here to ring the alarm on what might just be the ultimate marketing con: the Great Easter Bunny […]

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]]> https://terryambrose.com/2026/04/the-great-easter-bunny-scam-a-pr-masterclass/feed/ 4 Tips to Avoid a QR Code Scam https://terryambrose.com/2026/02/qr-code-scam/ https://terryambrose.com/2026/02/qr-code-scam/#comments Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://terryambrose.com/?p=43170 QR codes are now part of everyday life. We see them everywhere. They're incredibly convenient and easy to use, but there's also a downside—scammers have adopted them in their lives, too.

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]]> https://terryambrose.com/2026/02/qr-code-scam/feed/ 1 Three Scam Killer Rules to Stop Scams Cold https://terryambrose.com/2026/02/how-to-avoid-scams/ https://terryambrose.com/2026/02/how-to-avoid-scams/#comments Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://terryambrose.com/?p=42840 There are three simple rules that can help you avoid scams. Pause. Ask. Verify. A simple solution to complicated scams.

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]]> https://terryambrose.com/2026/02/how-to-avoid-scams/feed/ 6 Urgent Fraud Alerts and the Account Takeover Scam https://terryambrose.com/2026/01/urgent-fraud-alerts-and-the-account-takeover-scam/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://terryambrose.com/?p=42431 This month's scam tip covers the Account Takeover Scam. It's a clever trick and I've got tips on how to avoid it.

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]]> Oh, Little Christmas Town — almost https://terryambrose.com/2025/12/oh-little-christmas-town-almost/ https://terryambrose.com/2025/12/oh-little-christmas-town-almost/#comments Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://terryambrose.com/?p=42180 A fun look at three towns named Christmas in the US. But that's where the similarities end. See which one is the overachiever and which fall short.

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]]> https://terryambrose.com/2025/12/oh-little-christmas-town-almost/feed/ 12 Happy Holidays! https://terryambrose.com/2025/12/happy-holidays/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://terryambrose.com/?p=42189 Fantasy Christmas Town Whether you celebrate Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, or Jerry Seinfeld’s Festivus (the holiday for the rest of us), I want to wish everyone a happy holiday season. It’s also time for me to announce the retirement of the Friday Morning Post. This edition will be the final one, at least, for now. Sadly, […]

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]]> The Hottest Scam of the Season https://terryambrose.com/2025/12/hot-holiday-scams/ Sun, 07 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://terryambrose.com/?p=42106 Christmas is closing in fast, and scammers know desperate shoppers make easy targets. During the holidays, millions of people shop online. This creates perfect cover for scammers. They blend in with real stores. Meanwhile, rushed shoppers make quick decisions without checking carefully. What’s a shopper to do? Well, here’s your playbook to avoid hot holiday […]

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]]> December Writing News and Contest Info https://terryambrose.com/2025/12/december-writing-news-and-contest-info/ Sun, 07 Dec 2025 04:14:18 +0000 https://terryambrose.com/?p=42113 Writing News Finally, I’m closing in on an edited version of the ninth Seaside Cove Bed & Breakfast Mystery. I’ve lost a lot of time of this book, but soon (still maybe even a few weeks), I’ll be looking for advance readers. If you’re interested in being a beta reader or reading for a review, […]

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]]> The Hottest Scam of the Season https://terryambrose.com/2025/12/the-hottest-scam-of-the-season/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://terryambrose.com/?p=42110 A single candle with Christmas lights in the background Have you finished your holiday shopping? Probably not. Who has, right? Like most people, you’ve probably things left to buy. And that’s what makes this month’s scam tip so relevant. Not only is this the peak shopping season of the year, but it’s also the busiest […]

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]]> Christmas Markets https://terryambrose.com/2025/12/christmas-markets/ https://terryambrose.com/2025/12/christmas-markets/#comments Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://terryambrose.com/?p=42054 A look at Christmas markets, both past and present. From humble beginnings to today's extravaganzas, the Christmas market has gone through so many changes.

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