Tag: fraud

March is right around the corner, and you know what that means…it’s almost time for National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW)!

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?

Every day, millions of people who have lost their jobs are making difficult choices about how to pay their bills.

We’ve been telling you about the scams related to COVID-19.

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

If you’re a regular reader of this blog — or of the news, you know that scammers are out in force, taking advantage of all aspects of the Coronavirus pandemic.

While some of you are home, practicing social distancing and frequent hand washing to avoid the Coronavirus, remember that scammers are still busy trying to take advantage of people.

“Grandma: I’m in the hospital, sick, please wire money right away.” “Grandpa: I’m stuck overseas, please send money.” Grandparent scams can take a new twist – and a new sense of urgency – in these

When we’re deciding between buying two products, if one product says, “Made in the USA,” does that influence how we make our decision?