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
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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
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
How to spot the Walmart check scam
I focus on a lot of email scams, but there are still plenty of scams run by mail and phone. The Walmart check scam is labor intensive for fraudsters, but can be very lucrative. Jeri Lindsey warned all of her friends on Facebook about the scam when she barely avoided it. The Walmart check scam in action “I got a check and a letter in the mail from ‘Walmart’ asking if I wanted to … [Read more...] about How to spot the Walmart check scam
Vacation rental scams can ruin a vacation
With summer just around the corner, last-minute vacation rental deals are going to be at the top of many vacationers’ lists. Our desire to find a vacation rental deal opens the door for con artists to run vacation rental scams by offering spectacular deals on properties that are definitely not “as advertised.” How the vacation rental scams work You may receive an email about … [Read more...] about Vacation rental scams can ruin a vacation