One debt relief company may be out of business thanks to a crackdown by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). … Continue reading Debt Relief Crackdown
Tag Archives: scams
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
6 Tips for Protection at the ATM
by Barbara Nevins Taylor The $45 million global ATM heist is … Continue reading 6 Tips for Protection at the ATM
“Lying” Debt Settlement Company Indicted
A so-called debt settlement company got the rug pulled out from under … Continue reading “Lying” Debt Settlement Company Indicted
Pension Advance Investigation
It’s financial risky and potentially dangerous to take an advance on your pension. ConsumerMojo’s story Pension Advance Plans Take a … Continue reading Pension Advance Investigation
Take Care Choosing a Power of Attorney
The New York Times reports that 87-year-old “To Kill A Mockingbird” author Harper Lee sued her literary agent for allegedly … Continue reading Take Care Choosing a Power of Attorney
Pre-Paid Minutes Ripoff
If you use a pre-paid calling card, it’s likely … Continue reading Pre-Paid Minutes Ripoff
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
Beware Boston Charity Scams
by Barbara Nevins Taylor A recent tweet urged … Continue reading Beware Boston Charity Scams
Boston Marathon Charity Scams
People want to help. No doubt about it. But horrific incidents like the bombings at the Boston Marathon also spawn … Continue reading Boston Marathon Charity Scams
Checks In The Mail
The check is set to go in the mail. That’s the … Continue reading Checks In The Mail
Jamaica To Crack Down On Lottery Scams
The Jamaican government has responded to pressure from American politicians and lawmakers and passed legislation to crack down on lottery … Continue reading Jamaica To Crack Down On Lottery Scams