Articles: Fraud

Tips to keep your money safe this holiday
The end of the year is typically marked by family activities, beautiful lights, and lots of holiday spending. Be sure ...
Don’t Be Taken in by Charity Scams
We live in a time where scams, phishing and the risk of identity theft and malware infections are part of ...
Avoiding Online Scams and Identity Theft
Cyber attackers and scam artists have ramped up their game in recent years as they stay one step ahead of ...
The Best of 2019!
It’s come to be that time of year again when we review the old and ring in the new. The ...
Charity Fraud
When it comes to security, few people are more appreciated in the community than law enforcement personnel. We all recognize ...
When it’s really too good to be true
In a perfect world, this article would not need to be written because the world would be an honest place ...
Payday Loans, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Most of us know what it’s like to sacrifice to get to the next payday — and to fill that ...
Creditors Seeking Federal Benefits in Your Bank Account? Understanding Your Rights (May 2009 FTC Consumer Alert)
If you receive federal benefits and have an unpaid debt, a creditor or the debt collector it hires may get ...
Beware of the Glitz and Glamour of Modeling Scams—Advice for Teens, Kids, and Parents
Perhaps you or your children have already encountered it. Someone approaches you at the mall or a concert or sporting ...
Telephone Vigilance Pays Off
It seems like wherever there's an opportunity for a business scam, some unscrupulous souls will do all they can to ...
Be Aware of Work at Home Scams
As consumers, we conduct some type of financial transaction requiring an educated decision almost every day: shopping for a mortgage ...
Invention Scams—Protecting Your Great Idea
Beware. A significant number of firms in the invention promotion industry are committing a massive fraud on American consumers by ...
How to Recognize Vending Machine Fraud
“A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” “A part-time business that earns a full-time income.” “Call now! Don’t miss out!” Sound familiar? Approachthese types ...
What Is a Lemon Law?
There are many theories about where the term "lemon," when used to describe something other than the fruit, came from ...
Nigerian Bank Scams or 4-1-9 Fraud
Another alarming form of e-mail fraud in recent months involves e-mails claiming to be “official orders” from the FBI’s Anti-Terrorist ...
Personal Information Scams (Phishing)
The most popular and consequently the most dangerous form of e-mail fraud is "Phishing." Phishing is any fraudulent attempt to ...
The Bottom Line about Multilevel Marketing Plans
These days some of the most popular home-based businesses are multilevel marketing or "network" marketing types of businesses. As explained ...