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Employers have outsourced companies to handle pay advances, many of which charge junk fees. Dave is a payroll advance company that asks for voluntary tips, equivalent to paying interest. These advances can lead to a deficit spending habit. Clark offers a better way. Also, the fight to limit robocalls is showing signs of working, so scammers are moving to messaging to get at your money. What to look out for. Perils of Payroll Advances: Segment 1Ask Clark: Segment 2Robocalls & Messaging Scams: Segment 3Ask Clark: Segment 4Mentioned on the show:How to Find and Claim Missing Money in Your Name23 Ways To Save Money on GasA Simple Way To Help Your Kid Build CreditHow Does Afterpay Work?Why 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Worries Clark HowardClark.com resourcesEpisode transcriptsClark.com daily money newsletterConsumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoicesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices