Debt relief scams take advantage of people who can’t afford to make mistakes. So it’s good news to hear that … Continue reading Debt Relief Scam Stopped
Tag Archives: Federal Trade Commission
You Won! What?
by Barbara Nevins Taylor Someone named Carmen Chen, if that’s her real name, sent me an email that says, … Continue reading You Won! What?
Payday Lender to Pay $9.5 Million
A federal judge just handed a … Continue reading Payday Lender to Pay $9.5 Million
Robocaller to give up Mercedes
Guess you can call it sweet justice. A group in a robocalling scheme settled with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) … Continue reading Robocaller to give up Mercedes
Debt Collector to Pay Millions
Harassment by debt collectors is real. People hassled by their constant calls know how maddening, embarrassing and nerve wracking those … Continue reading Debt Collector to Pay Millions
Mortgage Modification Scam Crackdown
These scammers prey on people in trouble. We run into them over and over and it’s always the same. They … Continue reading Mortgage Modification Scam Crackdown
Affordable Care Act Scams
We suppose it’s inevitable. Scammers are taking advantage of confusion about the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare. The … Continue reading Affordable Care Act Scams
Debt Relief in Top 10 Frauds
Debt relief scams ranked right up there on the Federal Trade Commission‘s (FTC) top 10 frauds list. It’s estimated that … Continue reading Debt Relief in Top 10 Frauds
Reasons To Check On Mom and Dad
by Barbara Nevins Taylor I’m responsible for my 89-year-old cousin Marilyn. She’s in a nice assisted … Continue reading Reasons To Check On Mom and Dad
Avoid Debt Settlement and Credit Repair Companies
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) just shut down another debt settlement company. Jeremy R. Nelson and four companies he controlled agreed to … Continue reading Avoid Debt Settlement and Credit Repair Companies
Email Promises Riches
by Nick Taylor Now I can save the world! Or so the phony email says. It arrived in my inbox … Continue reading Email Promises Riches
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
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
5 Tips to Block Robocalls
If you’re home is like mine, you get robocalls constantly throughout the day. We are on the Do Not Call … Continue reading 5 Tips to Block Robocalls
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
Kids’ Stolen Security Numbers
This change can’t come soon … Continue reading Kids’ Stolen Security Numbers