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Whether you’re getting ready to deal with the aftermath of Gulf Coast storms, Laura and Marco, dealing with the ravages of wildfires out West, reeling from the derecho that struck the Midwest, or f
With more people seeking delivery services during the Coronavirus pandemic, many companies are looking for drivers to shuttle meals, medici
During these difficult economic times, it is easy to imagine our financial problems disappearing by winning a big prize. Who wouldn’t like to win a million dollars, a new car, or a vacation home?
As we publish this post, a second stimulus package has not yet been finalized by Congress.
If you want to contact a company’s customer service department, you can do a quick search online and often find what looks like its phone number or email.
Scammers make up all kinds of stories to get your money, from telling you that you’ve won a prize,
Many of us depend on our cars — for work, errands, shuttling kids, and visiting loved ones.
Scammers love to use the same old tricks in new ways. One of their favorites is to pose as a business or government official to pressure you into sending them money or personal information.
Just about a year ago, we told you about a case the FTC brought against a student loan debt re
One thing we know about scammers is that they follow the headlines. So it’s not surprising that we’ve seen so many Coronavirus-related scams recently.
Every day, millions of people who have lost their jobs are making difficult choices about how to pay their bills.
In a large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, imposters are filing claims for unemployment benefits, using the names and personal information of people who have not filed
Are you tempted to play “The Circle Game,” join a “Blessing Loom,” or jump on a “Money Board”?
The Coronavirus crisis has brought out the best and worst of human nature. The best: charities across the country are stepping up and many people are donating what they can.
Do you think your economic impact payment has landed in the hands of an identity thief? You can report it to the FTC and the IRS at the same time. Here’s what to do.
