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.
How to Protect Your Credit After The Equifax Data Breach
Scores of Americans are worried about the latest huge cyber hack in the U.S., an Equifax data breach that could...
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The Equifax Hack: What Equifax Got Right and Wrong Amid Data Breach
Equifax, one the nation’s largest credit reporting agencies, suffered a massive data breach that affected up to 143 million Americans...
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Can You Pay Someone to Get Rid of Your Student Loans?
A reader of AskTheMoneyCoach.com had a question related to the discharge of her student loans. Although the inquiry was specific...
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How to Keep Hackers From Ruining Your Financial Life
Hackers have victimized tens of millions of Americans lately by stealing personal information ranging from credit card accounts to Social...
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Watch Out for Tax-Related Phishing Scams
Just because your tax return has been filed and any refund may have already been spent or tucked away in...
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Did Someone Use Your Social Security Number to File Taxes? Here’s What to do
The IRS says that millions of people have become victims of con artists that have used the victim's social security...
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IRS Dirty Dozen Tax Scams
Now that tax season is upon us, it’s even more important to be vigilant about the latest tax scams and...
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How to Safeguard Your Tax Refund and Your Credit From Identity Theft
Imagine filing your federal taxes with the Internal Revenue Service, only to have your tax return rejected because some crook...
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Is Privacy an Illusion?
By Eva Velasquez The term “privacy is dead or is dying” has been bandied around for the last few years....
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7 Tips to Avoid Fake Fundraising Scams After a Disaster
Crowd-funding and online fundraising campaigns are becoming popular and convenient ways for nonprofit organizations and individuals to request and manage...
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Identity theft is the fastest-growing white-collar crime in America, with more than 10 million victims in the U.S. every year....
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Equifax Creates Consumer Website to Help Americans Deal With ID Theft
When one of my sisters recently tried to file her taxes ahead of the April 15th tax-deadline, she got a...
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The Dirty Dozen Tax Scams
The IRS recently issued a warning to taxpayers to protect themselves from some of the latest scams during tax season....
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Is This Loan Modification Offer Legitimate or a Scam?
A reader of AskTheMoneyCoach.com is dealing with a potential foreclosure situation. Of course, they’re trying to avoid foreclosure. This individual...
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