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Phantom debt collectors impersonate law firms

Colleen Tressler

Getting a call from a debt collector can be stressful. But it can be downright frightening when the caller uses lies, profanity and threats to try to get you to pay.

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A government program that pays your bills?

Sana Chriss

Have you heard about a government program that will pay your monthly bills for an up-front payment or processing fee? Here’s a short version of the rest of this post: It’s a scam. Don’t do it.

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How to spot a car wrap scam

Aditi Jhaveri

Have you seen ads promising easy money if you shrink-wrap your car — with ads for brands like Monster Energy, Red Bull, or Pepsi?

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Section 8 scammers cheat people seeking housing

Lisa Lake

If you’re looking for Section 8 housing assistance, here’s something you need to know: scammers have made websites that look like registration sites for Section 8 waiting list lotteries.