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.
If you’re out of work or looking to start your own business, beware of scores of employment scams now operating nationwide. The Federal Trade Commission
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Identity theft affects about 10 million Americans each year. If you’ve been a victim of identity theft and someone has misused your Social Security number,
I’m often shocked at the ways in which many people in their 20s, 30s and 40s carelessly share personal information about themselves in very public
The Federal Trade Commission halted two operations that deceived consumers who were looking for help dealing with their debts, including one firm that tricked people
If you’ve ever received a phone call from someone claiming that they have a special offer for you to extend your car’s warranty, you could
The Federal Trade Commission has shut down the BurnLounge multi-level marketing program after determining that it is in fact an illegal pyramid scheme that misled
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If someone uses your personal identifying information such as your name, address, Social Security number, and credit card numbers to steal money or create a
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If you’ve been trying to stop the repo man from taking your car, and you paid an auto loan modification company for assistance, you may
