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FTC stops Sanctuary Belize land scheme

Bridget Small
Every summer at the beach, we see billboards and flags advertising tours of sandy acres. The signs claim these empty stretches will become new communities, and that living here will be amazing — in a
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. Here are a few tips and links to resources to
Consumer Alert

Wise giving after a hurricane

Colleen Tressler
The 2018 hurricane season is upon us. If you haven’t made storm preparations, now is the time. The FTC has information to help you prepare for, deal with, and recover from the long-term impacts of a
Consumer Alert

Picking up the pieces after a disaster

Colleen Tressler
Dealing with the aftermath of a wildfire, flood, tornado, or other disaster is never easy, but taking stock and developing a recovery plan can give you a sense of hope and purpose. Here are a few tips
Consumer Alert

What you need to know about rent-to-own home deals

Amy Hebert
You dream about buying a house, but you can’t — at least not yet. Maybe you don’t have the money for a down payment, or you’ve had problems with your credit. But what if someone offered you a chance
Consumer Alert

Be on the lookout for timeshare resale phonies

Lisa Lake
The FTC and state consumer protection agencies have shut down dishonest timeshare resellers for bilking timeshare owners out of millions of dollars. If you’re selling a timeshare, listen carefully for