Category Archives: Scams

Dealing With Debt Collectors

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Have you or a family member been receiving annoying spam calls throughout the day? Has your inbox filled with aggressive collection messages? As a consumer, it is imperative to educate yourself about the process that an actual collection company can attempt to collect a debt as opposed to a scam caller asking you to meet […]

Protect Yourself From Identity Theft

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Identity theft has been described in many ways over the years through different definitions, but Identity theft refers to when someone steals your personal identifying information for their own personal use. Thieves will use your information to do anything from draining accounts, opening trade lines, creating fake accounts and generally running amok under your name. […]

A Surge in Fraud: Record Highs for FTC in 2023

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In an age where personal data is more valuable than ever, incidents of identity theft and credit bureau fraud have become increasingly prevalent. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is a governmental body responsible for safeguarding consumers against deceptive practices and fraudulent activities. However, the year 2023 has brought forth a startling revelation: the FTC has […]

CFPB VS OneMain: Deceptive Sales Practices

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  In a recent development, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken action against OneMain Financial Services, Inc., one of the largest installment lenders in the United States. The CFPB has ordered OneMain to pay $20 million in restitution to affected consumers for engaging in deceptive sales practices. This enforcement action highlights the importance […]

Protect Yourself From Identity Theft

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Identity theft has been described in many ways over the years through different definitions, but Identity theft refers to when someone steals your personal identifying information for their own personal use. Thieves will use your information to do anything from draining accounts, opening trade lines, creating fake accounts and generally running amok under your name. […]

Identity Theft; Stopping it Before it Happens

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Identity theft has been described in many ways over the years through different definitions, but Identity theft refers to when someone steals your personal identifying information for their own personal use. Thieves will use your information to do anything from draining accounts, opening trade lines, creating fake accounts and generally running amok under your name. […]

Dealing With Debt Collectors

Credit Armor, Dispute Armor

Have you or a family member been receiving annoying spam calls throughout the day? Has your inbox filled with aggressive collection messages? As a consumer, it is imperative to educate yourself about the process that an actual collection company can attempt to collect a debt as opposed to a scam caller asking you to meet […]

Identity Theft; Stopping It Before It Happens 

  Identity theft has been described in many ways over the years through different definitions, but Identity theft refers to when someone steals your personal identifying information for their own personal use. Thieves will use your information to do anything from draining accounts, opening trade lines, creating fake accounts and generally running amok under your […]

Identity Theft; Stopping It Before It Happens 

  Identity theft has been described in many ways over the years through different definitions, but Identity theft refers to when someone steals your personal identifying information for their own personal use. Thieves will use your information to do anything from draining accounts, opening trade lines, creating fake accounts and generally running amok under your […]