by Barbara Nevins Taylor A new threatening scam robocall hit my mobile phone voicemail this week to let me know … Continue reading New Threatening Scam Robocall
Category Archives: Scam News
Nigerian Prince Scammer Arrested
A player in the Nigerian Prince scam was arrested in Slidell, Louisiana and it turns out he’s a Slidell hometown … Continue reading Nigerian Prince Scammer Arrested
You Can Blame Equifax For Data Breach
You can blame Equifax for the data breach that affects 143 million of us. It apparently did not fix … Continue reading You Can Blame Equifax For Data Breach
Consumer Outrage Forces Equifax Backtrack
updated September 15, 2017 Nick Taylor Consumer outrage forced Equifax to backtrack and respond to consumer inquiries and complaints in … Continue reading Consumer Outrage Forces Equifax Backtrack
What Should You Do About Equifax Data Hack?
updated October 7, 2017 by Barbara Nevins Taylor You heard and read about the data hack. Now what should … Continue reading What Should You Do About Equifax Data Hack?
Thinking About Donating To Hurricane Harvey Victims?
by Nick Taylor The heartbreaking scenes of Texas underwater and the long recovery people face prompt us to reach for … Continue reading Thinking About Donating To Hurricane Harvey Victims?
Should You Switch To An Energy Service Provider?
by Barbara Nevins Taylor When our friend Judith asked us about quitting her utility, Con-Ed, to switch to an … Continue reading Should You Switch To An Energy Service Provider?
Social Security Scam And Federal Reserve
by Barbara Nevins Taylor Consider it a scam and a bad idea to try to pay a bill with your … Continue reading Social Security Scam And Federal Reserve
Should I Return An Unknown International Call?
by Nick Taylor “Wangiri” sounds like an order at a sushi restaurant. It’s not. It’s Japanese for “one ring … Continue reading Should I Return An Unknown International Call?
Trump AdministrationTo Gut Consumer Financial Protections
While Donald Trump ran as the champion of the working man and woman, his administration appears ready to gut … Continue reading Trump AdministrationTo Gut Consumer Financial Protections
Get Your Free Credit Report Without Paying For Extras
Definitely get your free credit report without paying for extras the credit reporting companies offer. Recently, I got my free … Continue reading Get Your Free Credit Report Without Paying For Extras
The Big Lie About Internet Regulation
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) until very recently served and protected consumers. But a bizarre statement, what looks like an outright … Continue reading The Big Lie About Internet Regulation
How eBay Scammers Tried To Get Me
by Barbara Nevins Taylor A few hours after I listed a SONY EX 3 video camera on eBay. I received … Continue reading How eBay Scammers Tried To Get Me
Trump University Payout For Victims
by Barbara Nevins Taylor Donald Trump didn’t say, “Sorry,” and he didn’t admit guilt. But student victims of the … Continue reading Trump University Payout For Victims
Hassle To Get Your Free Credit Report
by Barbara Nevins Taylor updated September 16, 2017 The hassle to get your free credit report from annualcreditreport.com increased substantially during the … Continue reading Hassle To Get Your Free Credit Report
Did You Fall For One Of The Top Scams Of 2016?
by Barbara Nevins Taylor Good news on the scam front, sort of. Reports of identity theft dropped slightly in … Continue reading Did You Fall For One Of The Top Scams Of 2016?