Tag Archives: Federal Trade Commission
Google Agrees to Pay a Record $22.5 Million in FTC Privacy Settlement
The Federal Trade Commission fined Google for going around Safari’s privacy settings
Google agreed to pay $22.5 million on Thursday to resolve Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charges…
By BlackEnterprise.com
Beware of Credit Card Interest Rate Reduction Scams
Don’t let the promise of a lower interest rate jeopardize your finances.
Don’t let the promise of a lower interest rate jeopardize your finances.
By Sheiresa Ngo
Should Debt Collectors Use Facebook to “Poke” You?
New measures aim to protect consumers from debt collectors abusing social media
Recently, consumers have reported harassement by debt collectors on Facebook and other social media. In…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Credit Reporting Myths Exposed
Know how your report can affect your financial future
Your credit report and score can hold the key to your financial future. One mistake…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Financial Expert Learns Hard, Valuable Lesson After ID Theft
How to rebound after being victim of fraud
“I felt violated and victimized,” Harrine Freeman says of the day her purse was stolen…
By Letita M. Aaron
The Cutting Edge: Beware of Stimulus-Related Scams
Don't get sucked in by con artists with fraudulent claims
Waiting for your cut from President Barack Obama’s $787 billion stimulus package? Well, don’t hold…
By Renita Burns
Diligence is Key in Slashing Your Cell Phone Expenses
What every cell phone subscriber should know
While researching information about cutting costs on cell phone bills, I stumbled upon information on…
By Renita Burns
Scam Artists Adapt to Economic Crisis
Avoid those who prey on your financial woes
While scams are always a concern of law enforcement, experts are warning that the tough…
