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 also on the rise,... 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.
Identity theft is the fastest-growing white-collar crime in America, with more than 10 million victims in the U.S. every year. But residents of certain states – such as Florida,... read more →
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: the IRS rejected my... read more →
The IRS recently issued a warning to taxpayers to protect themselves from some of the latest scams during tax season. The list of Dirty Dozen tax scams for 2013 includes... read more →
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 loan modification and has gotten... read more →
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 criminals are compromising victim accounts... read more →
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 annual report of complaints. In... read more →
If your Social Security card gets stolen or someone picks up your Social Security number from a confidential... read more →
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 tax-related identity theft, as criminals... read more →
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 unsuspecting taxpayers. The effort spanned... read more →
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 officials and American taxpayers alike.... read more →
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 a Social Security number,... read more →
Each year the Better Business Bureau (BBB) compiles data to determine the highest number of inquiries for various scams. According to the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois,... read more →
Every year, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) investigates thousands of scams in the United States, and 2012 was no exception. Millions of consumers fell victim to a host of cons,... read more →
The Federal Trade Commission has shut down yet another l0w rate credit card scam – showing that not all balance transfer offers are created equal. This one involved a... read more →
