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Is your credit protection service perfect?

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When I do presentations to community groups, we talk about scams and cons, but also credit protection. On multiple occasions, I’ve been asked, “Should I sign up for LifeLock?” Or, phrased differently, “Is LifeLock worth the price?” There’s no simple answer to this question about credit protection, but one thing is certain, LifeLock will be […]

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Xarelto lawsuit settlement scam emails arrive

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Xarelto lawsuit settlement scam emails are flooding inboxes, bringing with them the possibility of further harm to those who believe they may have sustained injuries from the prescription of this blood thinner. What makes these emails especially troublesome are the pending lawsuits against Janssen Pharmaceutical and Bayer Healthcare about the safety of Xarelto. What’s behind […]

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Apple iPhone scam returns as new model nears

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As the release date for the Apple iPhone 6s draws near, the Apple iPhone scam is becoming more popular with scammers, who are gearing up to take advantage of the unprecedented consumer interest in the product. Prognosticators are expecting the iPhone 6s to be Apple’s most popular release yet. Scammers are well aware that consumers […]

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Southwest survey scam is again popular

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Who wouldn’t love to receive a $100 gift certificate from Southwest Airlines? Unfortunately, the Southwest survey emails currently making the rounds are nothing more than a lure to have you willingly provide your personal information to scammers. Hereʻs the scoop on the Southwest survey scam. Background on the Southwest survey scam Southwest is the largest […]

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That is not my debt! Resolve credit bureau errors

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Last weekʻs tip was Collection agency contacts and tips to deal with them. That post discussed how to deal with collection agencies when the contact relates to a bill you incurred. What about those times when the bill doesn’t belong to you? Many years ago, I was contacted by a collection agency about an unpaid […]

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Collection agency contacts and tips to deal with them

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Having a collection agency contact you is almost an inevitable fact of life. Even if you always pay your debts on time, there’s no guarantee someone else won’t steal your identity and litter your credit record with unpaid bills in your name. In this era of massive data breaches, the question isn’t how to avoid […]

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Medigap insurance scams are on the rise

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The Medigap insurance scam is simply another example of spam intended to lure those in need of a service into a financial trap. Within the past week alone, I’ve received about fifty of these emails and they all follow a similar pattern. Medigap Coverage Information for my email address listed. Due to the Healthcare Reform […]

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Greatest Financial Scams in American History

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Not surprisingly, the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) top consumer complaint in 2014 was identity theft, which made up 13 percent of the 2.5 million consumer complaints received. It’s a rapidly growing issue, but not a new one. In fact, some of the FTC’s biggest busts in history have happened over the last two decades. Take […]

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The Nanny Scam is tricky for jobseekers

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The Better Business Bureau (bbb.org) recently reported on an old scam with a new twist. Let’s call it the “Nanny Scam.” How the Nanny Scam works Craigslist would be a good place for this to begin. The other option would be an email from someone claiming to be a recruiter. The recruiter will claim that there’s […]

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How to spot the Walmart check scam

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I focus on a lot of email scams, but there are still plenty of scams run by mail and phone. The Walmart check scam (or, as it’s sometimes called, the Warrant Scam) is labor intensive for fraudsters, but can be very lucrative. Jeri…

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