Telemarketing scams get quick access to consumers’ money by going directly to their bank accounts. Now the Federal Trade Commission … Continue reading Crackdown on Telemarketers
Category Archives: Money News
Fraud Warning For Baby Boomers
We have a lot to forward to and … Continue reading Fraud Warning For Baby Boomers
Robocaller Stopped
Federal investigators are nibbling away at the robocalling problem, taking out one company at a time. The latest robocaller stopped … Continue reading Robocaller Stopped
Credit Report Mistakes Matter
updated October 9, 2017 Credit report mistakes matter. Many of us routinely ignore our credit reports although the Equifax breach … Continue reading Credit Report Mistakes Matter
“Lying” Debt Settlement Company Indicted
A so-called debt settlement company got the rug pulled out from under … Continue reading “Lying” Debt Settlement Company Indicted
Pension Advance Investigation
It’s financial risky and potentially dangerous to take an advance on your pension. ConsumerMojo’s story Pension Advance Plans Take a … Continue reading Pension Advance Investigation
Pre-Paid Minutes Ripoff
If you use a pre-paid calling card, it’s likely … Continue reading Pre-Paid Minutes Ripoff
25 Top Flipping Markets
RealtyTrac predicts that investors in 2013 will turn their attention to buying and flipping homes. In case you’re not familiar … Continue reading 25 Top Flipping Markets
IRS Phishing Scam
by Barbara Nevins Taylor It’s the season for income tax refunds. And who doesn’t want to get something back? … Continue reading IRS Phishing Scam
Spouses Get Credit Card Help
Spouses and partners will finally get credit for … Continue reading Spouses Get Credit Card Help
Warning to Veterans to Avoid Pension Ripoffs
They call it “pension poaching.” It’s a blatant manipulation of older veterans by a mini industry of unscrupulous lawyers, financial … Continue reading Warning to Veterans to Avoid Pension Ripoffs
Payday Loans Are Debt Traps
Anyone who thinks that a payday loan is an answer to a … Continue reading Payday Loans Are Debt Traps
Game Over for Telemarketers
This was a case of telemarketers with liar-liar, pants-on-fire syndrome. A Federal District Court judge in Pennsylvania agreed with the … Continue reading Game Over for Telemarketers