According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 37 million Americans—roughly 13% of us—move to a different home every year. That’s a lot of transition. Unfortunately, moving season also represents... read more →
It’s just too easy to be a victim of some of today’s debt scams and credit repair scams.
Many are marketed as valuable services for those who are dealing with serious debt problems, so if you’re in a tough financial situation, these “programs” seem to be the ultimate solution.
But understanding how these scams work and what red flags to look out for can help you make some well-informed decisions and avoid becoming a victim.
It looks like scammers are stepping up their game from slinging fake Rolex's to pushing fake jewels. If you've just returned from your tour of duty with a pocketful of... read more →
Former Heisman Trophy winner Ty Detmer has lost most of his life savings after falling victim to an investment advisor who authorities say targeted ex athletes and scammed hundreds of... read more →
Even though children don’t have any bank accounts, credit cards or other lines of credit where they have shared their social security number, they are still at risk for having... read more →
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is warning landline and wireless consumers about scammers who are calling from what appear to be domestic phone numbers. The FCC has recently learned that... read more →
Police are warning residents about a new phone scam in which someone claims to be a representative from Publishers Clearing House. Police say the caller tells the victim that before... read more →
The Lee County Sheriff's Office is warning residents to be aware of potential scammers targeting owners of timeshare properties. The scammers make unsolicited calls to current timeshare owners with promises... read more →
Beware of strangers that knock on your door offering to do repairs such as repave your driveway, replace your gutters with guttering Manchester or landscape your property using leftover materials... read more →
If you receive a notice from the IRS stating that you have filed two (or more) tax returns this year, someone may be using your Social Security number illegally. If... read more →
Here are 5 common debit card scams used by con artists out to steal your debit card information and your money: Keystroke-logger. This is computer spyware that records every keystroke typed on... read more →
If someone has stolen your Social Security card or has found your Social Security number on sensitive documents, they can misuse your SSN by opening up credit cards or applying... read more →
If you recently had your Social Security card stolen or an identity thief had... read more →
Q: I lost my social security card about a month ago. I already have memorized my... read more →
Q: I am unable to file my taxes because someone used my social security number.... read more →
The Social Security Administration, Office of the Inspector General cannot place a fraud alert on your SSN but they do manage a fraud hotline to investigate instances of fraud. You... read more →
