by Barbara Nevins Taylor The Healthe Trim website claims the company sold a million bottles containing a supplement that could … Continue reading Bogus Diet Pill Claim
Category Archives: Scam News
Scam “IRS” Phone Calls Continue
by Barbara Nevins Taylor An alert from the IRS warns that “IRS” scam phone calls continue to plague consumers despite … Continue reading Scam “IRS” Phone Calls Continue
Spotlight On Dangerous Payday Loans
We’re glad to see the spotlight on dangerous payday loans. John Oliver recently did a withering take-out on unscrupulous payday … Continue reading Spotlight On Dangerous Payday Loans
Fee Scam That Targets Military Members Shut Down
Sure, free enterprise makes our country tick and we like it. But we hate it when ripoff artists use “business” … Continue reading Fee Scam That Targets Military Members Shut Down
Telemarketing Calls Plague Consumers
Do telemarketers keep your phone ringing? It’s likely that even though you listed your number on the Do Not Call … Continue reading Telemarketing Calls Plague Consumers
Fleeced Military Members Get Debts Forgiven
You’d think military members might automatically get a fair shake when they go to buy something or try to finance it. … Continue reading Fleeced Military Members Get Debts Forgiven
Payday Lender to Refund $5 Million
If you ever felt strapped for cash and were tempted to take a payday, or short-term, loan, you know what happens … Continue reading Payday Lender to Refund $5 Million
GE Capital to Pay $225 Million
When a credit card company or bank wants to sell you things like “Credit Card Security” or “Debt Security,” be … Continue reading GE Capital to Pay $225 Million
Quick Cash Scam Leads to Ruined Credit for College Students
By Christine Alexis Scammers will stop at nothing to find ways to get your money. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) … Continue reading Quick Cash Scam Leads to Ruined Credit for College Students
Debt Settlement Playbook And How to Spot a Phony
The unscrupulous debt settlement playbook seems filled with the same x’s and o’s all across the country. These folks organize … Continue reading Debt Settlement Playbook And How to Spot a Phony
Veterans and For Profit Schools
There is good reason why veterans should avoid for-profit-colleges. Very simply, the cost can eat up … Continue reading Veterans and For Profit Schools
Pension Advance Company Changes Name
by Barbara Nevins Taylor What’s in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell … Continue reading Pension Advance Company Changes Name
Auto Loan Servicer and Debt Collector Will Pay Millions
Here’s the kind of thing we like to hear. An auto loan servicer and debt collector will pay millions to … Continue reading Auto Loan Servicer and Debt Collector Will Pay Millions
Payday Lending Bullies
If you or someone you know is tempted to get a quick cash loan from one of the online companies … Continue reading Payday Lending Bullies
eBay Hack: Time to Change Your Password
If you use eBay, it’s time to change your password. It’s troubling that the company was hacked in late February … Continue reading eBay Hack: Time to Change Your Password
Washington State Aims to Stop Pension Advance Companies
We’ve reported about the dangers of taking an advance on your pension because you can end up losing a big … Continue reading Washington State Aims to Stop Pension Advance Companies