The tables were turned and the bill came due for debt collectors who posed as government officials and harassed people … Continue reading Bill Comes Due for Debt Collectors
Category Archives: Scam News
Funeral Homes Hiding Fees
It’s really tough to haggle when you arrange a funeral. It’s the last thing that you’re likely to want to do. … Continue reading Funeral Homes Hiding Fees
Military Members Get Refunds
We applaud the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for taking military members’ complaints seriously and going to bat for them. … Continue reading Military Members Get Refunds
Safe Tax Filing Tips
A Twitter chat with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) officials for National Consumer Protection Week generated questions that highlight timely … Continue reading Safe Tax Filing Tips
Twenty-Somethings Top Identity Theft Victims
Identity theft tops the 2013 list of consumer complaints to the Federal Trade Commission and young people between 20 and … Continue reading Twenty-Somethings Top Identity Theft Victims
Work At Home Mystery Shopper Scam Shut Down
It sounded like a perfect set-up. You could work independently from your home and visit retail stores to make money … Continue reading Work At Home Mystery Shopper Scam Shut Down
Malware Steals Files for Ransom
Criminals are using a particularly creepy and potentially damaging malware to steals files for ransom . The Federal Trade Commission … Continue reading Malware Steals Files for Ransom
What To Do After A Data Breach
First there was the Target data breach affecting as many 110 million people. Then there was the Neiman Marcus data … Continue reading What To Do After A Data Breach
Spammer Charged in Obamacare Fraud
Even before Obamacare kicked off on November 1st, scammers were at work trying to take advantage of confusion about the … Continue reading Spammer Charged in Obamacare Fraud
Protect Your Identity At Tax Time
When someone steals your identity, it is very difficult to unravel the trail and straighten out your financial life. During … Continue reading Protect Your Identity At Tax Time
Trying to Stop Illegal Payday Lending
You may see ads online for quick cash, short term loans, or “cash by tomorrow.” Think of these offers as … Continue reading Trying to Stop Illegal Payday Lending
Second Layer of Target Scammers At Work
There’s a second layer of scammers at work targeting Target customers whose credit and debit card information was compromised. So … Continue reading Second Layer of Target Scammers At Work
American Express To Pay $59 Million
If you are an American Express card holder you may get a holiday gift from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). … Continue reading American Express To Pay $59 Million
Chase Helps Target Victims
It’s a nightmare at any time to discover that someone’s hacked your banking or credit card information. But somehow it … Continue reading Chase Helps Target Victims
Robocall Alert 2
If you get a robocall and a voice suggests a company can help settle your debt, modify your mortgage … Continue reading Robocall Alert 2
Refunds For Mystery Debits
Keep an eye out for a refund check if you think a mystery debit sucked money from your bank account. … Continue reading Refunds For Mystery Debits