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Tag Archives: FTC
Why Pay To Report Rent Payments?
by Barbara Nevins Taylor There’s a really big question about whether paying a company to report your rent payments helps … Continue reading Why Pay To Report Rent Payments?
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
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
Government Grant Scammer Stopped
At one time or another, you’ve probably heard about a fast way to get money through government grants. The truth … Continue reading Government Grant Scammer Stopped
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
Timeshare Temptation Can Lead To Trouble
by Barbara Nevins Taylor Vacation temptation time is here. You take a trip to Florida, Mexico, California, Arizona. Wherever. You … Continue reading Timeshare Temptation Can Lead To Trouble
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
Crackdown on Telemarketers
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
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
Pre-Paid Minutes Ripoff
If you use a pre-paid calling card, it’s likely … Continue reading Pre-Paid Minutes Ripoff
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