# 08.10.26 Breaking Phone Addiction / Know The Affinity Fraud Trap

An episode of [The Clark Howard Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/207724573), 10 Aug 2026, 36 min.

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Are you looking to break free from the time killing, mindless scrolling of phone addiction? Clark reviews the popular Brick Phone Lock—a $60 physical device paired with an app designed to lock you out of your most distracting apps. This tool might be a game-changer if phone addiction is actively hurting your productivity, work, and/or personal relationships. Also, a massive investigative report reveals how high-profile NFL players lost millions to a sophisticated e-commerce scheme using fake Shopify stores and manipulated earnings simulations. Clark breaks down how over $1 billion has been stolen from professional athletes—and what can be learned from it. Know how to spot the red flags, protect your hard-earned money, and avoid falling for the same trap—no matter who recommends the deal. Plus, Christa shares your #AskClark questions and Clark gives his take. All this and more on the August 10, 2026, episode of The Clark Howard Show. Submit your opinions or questions: Ask Clark. • STOP Scrolling: Segment 1 • Ask Clark: Segment 2 • Affinity Fraud: Segment 3 • Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: • Brick Phone Lock Review: Why This Device Is a Game-Changer • Can a $60 Plastic Cube Solve Our Screen-Time Crisis? - The WSJ • Is Frontier's GoWild! Pass Worth It? - Clark Howard • Is There a Safe Way to Use Your Debit Card? - Clark Howard • NFL Players Targeted in E-Commerce Scheme Using Fake Shopify Stores • How To Find the Biggest Scams in Your Area - Clark Howard • Why You Need Paper Evidence of Your Financial Accounts • 7 Things To Know About Costco Pharmacy - Clark Howard • 10 Ways To Save on Prescription Drugs - Clark Howard • Travel Archives - Clark Howard Clark.com resources: • Episode transcripts • Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark • Clark.com daily money newsletter • Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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