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Work-From-Home Scams Multiply: 10 Tips to Avoid Being a Victim
Jim Gold on September 16, 2015
If you’re looking for work you can do from home the opportunities are growing rapidly — but so are scams that could cost you money and worse. Here’s how to spot a dud.
Consumers Bilked in Credit Card Rate Scam to Get Refunds
Jim Gold on August 3, 2015
FTC finds telemarketer Innovative Wealth Builders and partner company IRN Payment Systems a little too innovative in their pursuit of profits.
Find a Real Work-From-Home Job (and Sidestep Scams)
Jim Gold on July 9, 2015
Whether you want to telecommute or launch a sharing-economy business, there are plenty of opportunities to work from home — and many ways to get ripped off.
Government Goes After Company Scamming Seniors, Again
Jim Gold on July 6, 2015
A medical alert company persisted in tricking elderly customers into purchases through deceptive robocalls despite an earlier legal challenge.
FBI Warns of Gift Card Fraud, Offers Tips to Avoid Scams
Karla Bowsher on June 12, 2015
The federal government is warning consumers about gift card fraud. Here are the steps you need to take to avoid being victimized.
Another Credit Card Scam, and 3 Ways to Protect Yourself
Krystal Steinmetz on May 1, 2015
Fraudsters have some savvy techniques to try and get you to turn over the three- or four-digit security pin code on the back of your credit card.
How to Help Nepal Earthquake Victims (and Not Charity Scammers)
Krystal Steinmetz on April 28, 2015
The quake killed thousands, left many more homeless, with a shortage of food and clean water. If you want to contribute to relief efforts, make sure your money is going to those in need. Here’s how.
Move Over, Fake IRS Agents: There’s a New Scammer in Town
Karla Bowsher on April 20, 2015
A new type of scammer may be targeting you. Follow these three steps to avoid becoming a victim.
5 Scams That Plague Small Businesses
Allison Martin on April 16, 2015
Small business owners need to be aware of five scams that could cripple the bottom line.
FTC Shuts Down ‘Yellow Pages’ Scammers
Krystal Steinmetz on April 1, 2015
Two Canada-based scams cheated U.S. small businesses and nonprofits out of millions of dollars by billing them for unwanted listings in the online “yellow pages.”
Mortgage Relief Scammers Barred From the Market
Krystal Steinmetz on March 26, 2015
FTC slaps Texas-based Home Relief Foundation for charging distressed homeowners up to $4,000 for debt relief that it never delivered.
Don’t Mess With Seniors: Court Slaps Telemarketing Scammer With $10.7 Million Penalty
Krystal Steinmetz on March 17, 2015
Canada-based operator bilked tens of thousands of elderly Americans out of more than $20 million.
Tax Scammers Netting Millions
Karla Bowsher on March 12, 2015
More than 366,000 people have been targeted across every state in the largest scam of its kind in U.S. history.
FTC Hammers Scammers Trying to ‘Fly Under the Radar’ With Spanish Ads
Krystal Steinmetz on March 4, 2015
Hispanic Global Way Corp. targeted Spanish-speaking consumers with TV ads selling bogus weight-loss products and other defective items, the government commission says.
IRS: Be on Guard For Identity Theft and Other Tax Season Scams
Allison Martin on January 27, 2015
As if tax time wasn’t painful already, here are tips to prevent a scammer from stealing your tax refund.
The Big Scams and Security Threats to Watch Out for in 2015
Guest Blogger on January 6, 2015
Scammers will take advantage of new technologies to try to steal our identities and our money.
2 Services That Protect Grandma From Money-Stealing Scams
Krystal Steinmetz on January 2, 2015
There are services available to help stop elder fraud in its tracks. Could they help you or someone you know?
Federal Watchdog Goes After Student Debt Relief Scams
Krystal Steinmetz on December 12, 2014
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has accused two firms of tricking struggling student loan borrowers into paying high fees to receive help they can get on their own for free.
Beware This Particularly Nasty Online Holiday Scam
Krystal Steinmetz on December 5, 2014
Be wary of emails requesting that you confirm an online order or package shipment. They could be a scam.
‘Tis the Season for Health Care Scams
Krystal Steinmetz on November 18, 2014
The FTC is warning Americans who are signing up for a health insurance plan during open enrollment for Obamacare to beware of scams.
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