In 2017, 16.7 million people were victims of identity theft, suffering a record $16.8 billion in losses. Today, many of our standard transactions like banking, bill paying, and even shopping are... read more →
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.
While everyone can be a victim of financial scams, one group is being targeted at astronomical rates. According to Bloomberg, approximately five million elderly Americans are victims of financial fraud... read more →
Have you ever received a phone call from the IRS – or from someone claiming to be from the IRS – about an alleged tax debt? If so, you need... read more →
Scores of Americans are worried about the latest huge cyber hack in the U.S., an Equifax data breach that could impact up to 143 million consumers nationwide. Equifax, one... read more →
The Equifax hack is one of the nation’s largest ever data breaches, affecting up to 143 million Americans or nearly half the population in the United States. From mid-May of... read more →
A reader of AskTheMoneyCoach.com had a question related to the discharge of her student loans. Although the inquiry was specific to her particular circumstances, it’s a somewhat common situation. So... read more →
In the Empire State, 2,700 foreclosure rescue scam complaints were filed between March 2010 and September... read more →
