Privacy & Scams: Featured Articles
Credit Scams
Building A Better Credit Report: Avoiding Scams
Turning to a business that offers help in solving debt problems may seem like a reasonable solution when your bills become unmanageable. Be cautious. Before you do business with any company, check it out with your local consumer protection agency or the B... [MORE]
Secured Credit Card Marketing Scams
Secured and unsecured cards can be used to pay for goods and services. However, a secured card requires you to open and maintain a savings account as security for your line of credit; an unsecured card does not.... [MORE]
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Financial Privacy
Your Rights to Financial Privacy
You can limit the personal information that banks and other financial institutions provide to other companies. Here's help for you in deciding what's best.... [MORE]
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Identity Theft
Financial Fraud and Theft: How to Protect Yourself
A big concern today is identity theft or "ID theft," which occurs when an individual learns someone's Social Security number (SSN), bank account information or other details that can be used to go on a buying or borrowing binge.... [MORE]
Privacy: Tips For Protecting Your Personal Information
Every day you share personal information about yourself with others. It's so routine that you may not even realize you're doing it. You may write a check at the grocery store, charge tickets to a ball game, rent a car, mail your tax returns, buy a... [MORE]
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Investment Scams
Investment Risks
Fraud is always a possibility, even with secured, regulated investments. Before investing, ask tough questions. If the answer to any of these questions is "no", more than likely the investment being pitched is a fraud.... [MORE]
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Phishing
Phishing: How to Avoid It
Phishing is a scam where Internet fraudsters send spam or pop-up messages to lure personal and financial information from unsuspecting victims. Avoid It.... [MORE]
Scams to Avoid
Sweepstakes Scams Feature Con Artists Impersonating Government Officials
In a new spin on the age-old sweepstakes scam, crooks are getting bolder, using names of government agencies and legitimate phone numbers that mask where theyre calling from.... [MORE]
Deceptive Mortgage Ads: What They Say; What They Leave Out
When youre shopping for a home loan, its important to understand all the terms and conditions of a proposed loan. Start with what is in the ad itself. Read whats between the lines as well as whats in front of your eyes.... [MORE]
