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.
Beware of calls from shady, unlicensed collection agencies and their verbal threats to garnish your wages. I recently heard about people receiving repeated calls from
Q: I filed for my taxes on Turbo Tax I got a message saying that my social security number has been used and one of
If you recently had your Social Security card stolen or an identity thief had access to your Social Security number, someone could be using your
Better watch out for this scam. Consumers from Alaska to New York are being slammed into magazine renewals they never asked for and having their
In my book Zero Debt I talk about the benefits of stopping the flood of credit card and promotional offers that fill up your mailbox.
Arrest warrants were issued for Irma Michelle Jackson-Stewart, 38, and James Stewart, 51, both of whom are believed to be in Central Florida. They are
When somebody uses your name and/or your social security number to apply for a student loan, there’s a good chance that they forged your signature
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 37 million Americans—roughly 13% of us—move to a different home every year. That’s a lot of transition.
It looks like scammers are stepping up their game from slinging fake Rolex’s to pushing fake jewels. If you’ve just returned from your tour of
Former Heisman Trophy winner Ty Detmer has lost most of his life savings after falling victim to an investment advisor who authorities say targeted ex
Even though children don’t have any bank accounts, credit cards or other lines of credit where they have shared their social security number, they are
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is warning landline and wireless consumers about scammers who are calling from what appear to be domestic phone numbers. The
Police are warning residents about a new phone scam in which someone claims to be a representative from Publishers Clearing House. Police say the caller
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to be aware of potential scammers targeting owners of timeshare properties. The scammers make unsolicited calls to
Beware of strangers that knock on your door offering to do repairs such as repave your driveway, replace your gutters with guttering Manchester or landscape
