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Payday Loan Debt Trap
Payday loans are debt traps and a new study by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) makes that crystal clear. … Continue reading Payday Loan Debt Trap
IRS Phone Scam Warning
It can happen to anyone. The phone caller says he’s with the IRS, knows the last four digits of your … Continue reading IRS Phone Scam Warning
Bill Comes Due for Debt Collectors
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
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
Veterans Asked to Complain About Education Ripoffs
The G.I. Bill is supposed to allow veterans and military members to take advantage of good educational opportunities. But, and … Continue reading Veterans Asked to Complain About Education Ripoffs
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
Student Debt Relief Crackdown
Students hassled by debt relief companies are getting help from New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. He just set up … Continue reading Student Debt Relief Crackdown
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
When A Trial Offer Is A Bad Deal
Trial offers, bonus gifts and freebies are often irresistible. Why not get something for free? Let me count the … Continue reading When A Trial Offer Is A Bad Deal
Fake IRS Calls
Beware of this one. Email and phone scams aims to get people to shell out money for taxes they don’t … Continue reading Fake IRS Calls
Military Payday Victims Get Payback
Cash America, a payday lender and financial services company, will pay up for ripping off military members and their families … Continue reading Military Payday Victims Get Payback
Almost Hooked By a Job Scam
by Tanvir Rahman Toy and Syed Radwan Hasan Our friend Nitu began a job search that nearly ended in financial disaster. … Continue reading Almost Hooked By a Job Scam
What’s Wrong With Payday Loans?
Attorney Sarah Ludwig, Founder and Co-Director of The New Economy Project, formerly NEDAP, the Neighborhood Economic Development Advocacy Project, warns … Continue reading What’s Wrong With Payday Loans?