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 bill for an ambulance call in Petaluma, CA. I must confess, I did … [Read more...] about That is not my debt! Resolve credit bureau errors
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Collection agency contacts and tips to deal with them
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 having to deal with a collection agency, it’s how to deal with them … [Read more...] about Collection agency contacts and tips to deal with them
Medigap insurance scams are on the rise
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 Act, healthcare carriers are now offering savings of … [Read more...] about Medigap insurance scams are on the rise
Greatest Financial Scams in American History
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 a look at the most notable scams: Enron As much … [Read more...] about Greatest Financial Scams in American History
The Nanny Scam is tricky for jobseekers
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 a position open, may have you complete an application or send a … [Read more...] about The Nanny Scam is tricky for jobseekers