Show Notes
Clark drops an urgent warning for vehicle owners regarding a massive spike in auto insurance claim denials. If you let a friend, colleague, or extended family member borrow your vehicle to run a quick errand, you could be setting yourself up for financial disaster.
Also, a sleazy car insurance tool has made an AI video of Clark endorsing its product. This is happening all over social media. Clark tackles the explosion of sophisticated AI-generated scams plaguing social media platforms like Facebook. From deepfake videos using Clark’s own voice and image to pitch bogus insurance products, to fake ads offering unbelievable discounts on luxury goods, scammers are leveraging advanced technology to trick you out of your hard-earned money. Clark shares how you can protect your wallet, spot counterfeit deals, and why you need to adopt a healthy sense of skepticism—not cynicism—whenever you see trusted public figures or targeted ads popping up in your feed.
Plus, Christa shares your #AskClark questions and Clark gives his take. All this and more on the September 16, 2026, episode of The Clark Howard Show. Submit your questions: Ask Clark.
Who Gets To Drive: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
AI Targeted Scam Ads: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
Best Auto Insurance Companies and Some of the Worst
Credit Card Debt Consolidation: 3 Paths To Consider, 2 To Avoid
Clark Howard's Credit Card Debt Elimination Strategy
Simple Trick To Pay Down Credit Card Debt Quicker - Clark Howard
Modern Scams are Getting Harder to Spot. Here's What to Do
TSA PreCheck® vs. Global Entry vs. CLEAR+: Which Is Best for You?
How I Set My Teens Up for Retirement in 5 Minutes - Clark Howard
How To Open a Roth IRA
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