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Consumer Alert

Free credit freezes are here

Andrew Smith, Federal Trade Commission, Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection

Free credit freezes and year-long fraud alerts are here, starting September 21st, thanks to a new federal law. Here’s what you should know:

Consumer Alert

FTC shuts down fake document sellers

Colleen Tressler

When you apply for credit, a mortgage, a place to live, government benefits, or tax refunds, you need documents showing your income, employment, and other informatio

Consumer Alert

Picking up the pieces after a hurricane

Colleen Tressler

Dealing with the aftermath of a hurricane can be overwhelming, but taking stock and developing a recovery plan can give you a sense of hope and purpose.

Consumer Alert

WeTakeSection8 – but not really

Lisa Weintraub Schifferle

Looking for an apartment? Many of us start looking online, trusting that the rental sites give us good information. But what if they don’t, and then charge for it?