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Crackdown on Debt Relief Scams
We get the calls frequently at our home. Robocallers offer to help reduce credit card debt. We’re on the Do … Continue reading Crackdown on Debt Relief Scams
Phishing Scam Warning From American Airlines
American Airlines warns of phishing scams that use the company’s logo and ticket information. Typically, you receive what looks like … Continue reading Phishing Scam Warning From American Airlines
Sandy Hook Scams Warning
The Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings broke our hearts and made us want to help in any way we can. … Continue reading Sandy Hook Scams Warning
More Robocalls
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says Americans are getting more robocalls than ever. Companies use autodialers to send out thousands … Continue reading More Robocalls
Phony Credit Card Scheme Shutdown
A company that charged consumers $599 up-front to supposedly get them new low interest rate credit cards was shut down … Continue reading Phony Credit Card Scheme Shutdown
Wells Fargo Sued For Alleged Mortgage Fraud
Homeowners who found Wells Fargo had no sympathy for them in the foreclosure process may now show little sympathy for … Continue reading Wells Fargo Sued For Alleged Mortgage Fraud
Crackdown on Mortgage Modification Scams
They call themselves the National Legal Help Center. But the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) alleges they were out to … Continue reading Crackdown on Mortgage Modification Scams
Crackdown on Misleading Mortgage Ads
It’s easy to get fooled by advertising. And for the buyer, it’s potentially financially dangerous when ads don’t tell the … Continue reading Crackdown on Misleading Mortgage Ads
When They Say No Money Down
by Barbara Nevins Taylor An ad promotes “No Money Down,” for financing a laptop. I understand the marketing and I … Continue reading When They Say No Money Down
Beware Tech Support Scams.
Seven out of ten times the phone rings, it’s a robocall, or sales person with a phony pitch. Sometimes they … Continue reading Beware Tech Support Scams.