Is Privacy an Illusion?
Guest Blogger
July 22, 2013
By Eva Velasquez The term “privacy is dead or is dying” has been bandied around for the last few years. It makes me wonder if
Scams
It’s just too easy to be a victim of some of today’s debt scams and credit repair scams.
Many are marketed as valuable services for those who are dealing with serious debt problems, so if you’re in a tough financial situation, these “programs” seem to be the ultimate solution.
But understanding how these scams work and what red flags to look out for can help you make some well-informed decisions and avoid becoming a victim.
7 Tips to Avoid Fake Fundraising Scams After a Disaster
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
May 22, 2013
Crowd-funding and online fundraising campaigns are becoming popular and convenient ways for nonprofit organizations and individuals to request and manage donations. Unfortunately, fundraising scams are
Equifax Creates Consumer Website to Help Americans Deal With ID Theft
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
April 25, 2013
When one of my sisters recently tried to file her taxes ahead of the April 15th tax-deadline, she got a nasty surprise from her accountant:
Is This Loan Modification Offer Legitimate or a Scam?
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
March 20, 2013
A reader of AskTheMoneyCoach.com is dealing with a potential foreclosure situation. Of course, they’re trying to avoid foreclosure. This individual is interested in getting a
How To Avoid Fraudulent Telephone Call Scams
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
February 27, 2013
The FBI Newark Division recently released a warning to consumers about a new scheme that involves telecommunications denial-of-service (TDoS) attacks. The FBI has found that
FTC: Top 10 List of Consumer Complaints
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
February 26, 2013
Identity theft is once again the top consumer complaint in America, according to data received by the Federal Trade Commission and released in the agency’s 2012
What to Do When Someone Used Your Social Security Number or SSN
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
February 25, 2013
If your Social Security card gets stolen or someone picks up your Social Security number from a confidential document, they may use it to steal
4 Ways to Beat Con Artists and Avoid ID Theft, Tax Fraud and Tax Scams
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
February 21, 2013
Tax fraud is on the rise, according to federal authorities. Before the April 15 tax-filing deadline arrives, scores of Americans will become victims of
IRS Launches 2013 Crack Down on Identity Theft, Tax Fraud in U.S.
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
February 7, 2013
The IRS has just announced a nationwide crackdown on identity thieves who steal other people’s tax refund checks or misuse the Social Security numbers of
3 Ways Tax Fraud By Prisoners Impacts You
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
February 5, 2013
The number of fraudulent tax returns filed by U.S. prisoners has exploded in recent years, representing a growing financial problem and a headache for IRS
Identity Theft Explained
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
February 4, 2013
Identity theft is a crime that occurs whenever one or more individuals steal someone else’s personal information for financial gain. The stolen information could be
Beware of This Low Rate Credit Card Scam
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
January 10, 2013
The Federal Trade Commission has shut down yet another l0w rate credit card scam – showing that not all balance transfer offers are created equal.
FTC Busts Bogus Debt Counseling Company
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
January 4, 2013
The Federal Trade Commission has busted yet another operation that preyed upon cash‑strapped consumers who were seeking relief from their credit card debts.
Precious Metals Dealers Charged $24 Million in Settlement with FTC
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
December 19, 2012
The Federal Trade Commission has charged some precious metal dealers for conning consumers into buying precious metals on credit without disclosing all of the costs
Stolen Credit Cards Used to Buy 85 iPads Worth $50,000
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
December 16, 2012
Two men have been accused of using stolen credit cards to purchase high priced electronics like iPads. The iPads were then resold for cash. Police