scams

There are some Asian sellers selling perfectly clear "quartz" crystals very cheap. I suspect they are just cut glass. Will these still work as quartz does because of the shape? Or do I really need real quartz? Would the quartz-shaped glass be useful for anything besides looking nice?

Some of us in Texas are getting these calls. Either a live caller or a robo call says "Can you hear me?" If you say "Yes", your answer may be recorded as proof that you agreed to some service and charges. The scammers may have other personal information since they have your phone call. Often the...