Identity theft tops the list of consumer complaints to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for 2012. The latest numbers remind … Continue reading Top Consumer Complaints
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Ignore This Identity Theft Alert
by Barbara Nevins Taylor An “Identity Theft Alert,” from something called Equifax Credit Monitoring wormed its way into my inbox … Continue reading Ignore This Identity Theft Alert
5 Percent Of Consumers Have Credit Report Errors
It may seem tedious and you may want to put it off for another day. But it really is a … Continue reading 5 Percent Of Consumers Have Credit Report Errors
Grandson Scam
It sounds so appealing and because we love our family members, sometimes our emotions cloud our judgment. The grandson … Continue reading Grandson Scam
Pyramid Scheme Warning
It may sound tempting when someone offers you a way to make money by selling and recruiting others to sell … Continue reading Pyramid Scheme Warning
Crackdown on Debt Relief Scams
We get the calls frequently at our home. Robocallers offer to help reduce credit card debt. We’re on the Do … Continue reading Crackdown on Debt Relief Scams
Watch Out For Hidden Resort Fees
Ever hear of “drip pricing?” It’s a term that some hotels use when they soak us with hidden fees. The Federal … Continue reading Watch Out For Hidden Resort Fees